[Alram]

When I pull frames off of a hive, I run them thru the freezer for 3 days and then seal them in plastic. I don’t use para-moth. If the frames have only been on the hive a short time and the bees have only gotten the frames “dirty” and they haven’t really pulled out any wax to amount to much, then do I still need to put in the freezer?

 

[little_john]

I don't bother to freeze empty white combs (even if fully drawn-out), as they don't appear to be attractive to wax-moths - I just stash them away 'as is'. But - if there are any remnants of brood or a few pollen cells - then I do freeze them.
LJ

 

[Ravenseye]

Wax moths prefer brood comb. That's what they're after. However, I've had bad infestations where they just go after any comb. Rarely bare foundation....if ever that I can recall. You may just want to do it to be on the safe side. Just my own experience here....

 

[RTBBEE]

I had some mini frames that I placed above a newly hived swarm. My intent was to have them drawn for queen breeding. After they were drawn I removed them to save for later. I neglected to spritz them with BT. Low and behold when I went to get them they were bare. Nothing but some silk and a whole bunch of black jimmies in the bottom of the box.

 

[little_john]

What's a "black jimmie" ?
LJ

 

[RTBBEE]

What's a "black jimmie" ?
LJ

Jimmies are the extruded multi colored candies that they put on Ice cream. Some may call them sprinkles, Wax moth larva excrement resembles them But is black.