Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Greater Wax Moth, Galleria mellonella (L), Lesser Wax Moth, Achroia grisella, Beekeeping, Apiary management, Honeycomb..
First Page Number
191
Last Page Number
196
Abstract
The damage to honeycomb caused by wax moth is a world-wide problem, the extensive distribution of the pest being due to the transport of infected material which has accompanied the expansion of bee-keeping. Although wax moth can be reared on a variety of materials not obtainable in the beehive, their association with the honey-bee is of such antiquity, that honeycomb in one form or another now forms its only natural food supply.
Recommended Citation
Rimes, G. D.
(1958)
"Insect pests and their control - Wax moth - An apiary problem,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 7
:
No.
2
, Article 12.
Available at:
https://researchlibrary.agric.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol7/iss2/12