I ordered a queen late last week that will be in tomorrow to replace a weak laying queen. Yesterday I noticed a moth, which I guess was a wax moth, on the removable bottom board. Killed it. I saw another today in same spot. I haven't opened the hive because I didn't want to disturb them before I put in the new queen.
If I see wax moth damage in the early stages when I open it up to replace the queen, can I freeze half the frames at a time and then replace before they have released the new queen? I have to leave day after tomorrow and will return 4 days later so timing could be a problem too.
The hive has two deeps and did have plenty of bees three weeks ago. I would rather not use moth crystals.
If I see wax moth damage in the early stages when I open it up to replace the queen, can I freeze half the frames at a time and then replace before they have released the new queen? I have to leave day after tomorrow and will return 4 days later so timing could be a problem too.
The hive has two deeps and did have plenty of bees three weeks ago. I would rather not use moth crystals.