Wax Moths, Tracheal Mites and Small Hive Beetles

Which of the following is NOT considered a problem pest for honey bees?

• Tracheal Mites

• Varroa Mites

• Wax Moths

• Carpenter Bees

What is the scientific name for the wax moth?

• Aethina tumida

• Acarapis woodi

• Galleria mellonella

• Apis mellifera

Which of these is NOT an alternative name for the wax moth?

• Bee moth

• Wax miller

• Honey thief

• Webworm

How long can adult wax moth larvae grow?

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

What is the typical wing span of an adult wax moth?

• 1/2 to 3/4 inches

• 3/4 to 1 inch

• 1 to 1 1/4 inches

• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches

How many eggs can a female wax moth lay?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is a non-chemical control method for wax moths?

• Using Para-Moth

• Freezing drawn comb before storing

• Applying Certan

• Using menthol crystals

Which chemical control should NOT be used in hives containing honey bees?

• Certan

• Para-Moth

• Bacillus thuringiensis

• Menthol crystals

What is the scientific name for the tracheal mite?

• Galleria mellonella

• Aethina tumida

• Acarapis woodi

• Varroa destructor

Tracheal mites are classified as:

• Obligate pests

• Facultative pests

• Occasional pests

• Secondary pests