How Do You Kill Wax Worms

Insert the infested hive frames into a plastic bag and place them in a freezer. The freezer temperature should be at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Wax worms will die after five hours, but it’s best to leave the infested frames in the freezer for at least two days, according to Brushy Mountain Bee Farm.

How do you get rid of wax worm moths?

Periodic freezing of beehive frames and rotating them in use are effective against wax moths. Freezing kills wax moth larvae and eggs too. Beekeepers should also have extra beehive frames that they can rotate in the hive. You should freeze frames before storage, and store them in moth-proof bags.

What eats wax worms?

• As their name implies, waxworms eat beeswax, as well as honey. …
• Adult waxworms (wax moths) don’t eat or drink. …
• Captive-bred waxworms are generally raised on a mixture of cereal grain, honey, and sometimes glycerin. …
• Generally speaking, you don’t need to feed your waxworms.