[ericweller]

I am cleaning up things and hear that Moth Balls are the best thing to use if you do not have a freezer.

How do you do it and how do you get rid of the smell in the spring if you use moth balls.

I do not have but about 8-9 boxes full of pulled frames.

Other Ideas?

Thanks

NEVER USE MOTHBALLS!
They leave a residual trace amount in the wax that will never decay. Your best bet is to use a Bt/water mixture and spray both sides of the frames. Here is a link for purchasing Bt: https://www.7springsfarm.com/xentari-df-biological-insecticide-bt-1-lb-bag/

 

[ericweller]

According to the Certified Naturally Grown requirements (if that certification is important to you), you cannot use moth crystals. Bt on the other hand, is perfectly legitimate. Vegetable growers that use Bt can still get a USDA Organic certification. I would recommend the Bt route. I mix 3 teaspoons per gallon and lightly spray both sides of the frame. Tap off the excess and let the frames dry. It is very effective on wax moths but it doesn't work on SHB.