Moth Crystals

[Jay T]

I’m considering use wax moth crystals to keep out moth larva out of my brood boxes and honey supers, if I could get some feedback that would be great. I have brood boxes that I didn’t extract the honey out of because I wanted to use them next spring to feed with, can I use wax moth crystals in those boxes with honey still in the frames and will it hurt the honey for the bees next year. I also have honey supers that have never had brood in them; do I need to put moth crystals in them?
Question 1, can I and should I put moth crystals on frames with honey in them
Question 2, do I need to put moth crystals in honey supers that have never had brood in them?
Thank you
Jay T

[KQ6AR]

Hi Jay,
In my opinion the BT is much safer. If you're mind is made up to use the crystals make sure you get the right kind. There are 2 different formulations one type will wreck you're equipment.
The abbreviation for the right chemical is PB but I don't remember the full word.
The BT is available in the for sale section.

[AmericasBeekeeper]

ParaDichloroBenzene are the right ones Naptha are bad for bees. There are plenty of things besides moths that are interested in a super of honey, like mice. I have never heard of successful results with mice and BT. Fortunately you are a bit North for small hive beetles.