ENVS 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Fumigation, Invertebrate, Small Hive Beetle
23 Nov 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Most of the information is contained in the textbook. Damage: this pest is the most damaging of all invertebrate pests known to affect honey bees. It can reduce drawn comb to webbing and debris. Types: two species of moths: the greater and the smaller wax moths. The most common is the first one, galleria melonella. The moth"s larvae feed on wax, and pollen; they affect weak colonies. Stored combs in warehouses are also affected during the warmest months of the year. Affect weak colonies and unprotected stored combs during the warmest months. Cycle: adults mate outside the hive and females return to lay eggs on combs inside hives. Larvae burrow tunnels in the midrib of combs (protected from worker bees). Galleria pupates on wooden frames and boxes; after pupation, adults emerge. The cycle is completed in 1-6 months, depending on the time of the year.
