Wax Moth Trap

Wax Moth Trap

Wax moth infestation can lead to the Loss of the hive and also cause a lot of damage if left unattended.

Bait for trap.

The bottle should be filled with 1 cup each of water and sugar, ½ cup of vinegar, and a banana peel. After this formula ferments (usually in 1-2 days), the bottle should be tied to a nearby tree or other item to draw moths into the trap. Over time the moths will enter the bottle trap and eventually drown.

Typical bottle trap

NOTE THIS IS A KILL TRAP

To allow small catch to escape small holes can be added although the large entrance hole should suffice,