In which hive environment are stored supers particularly vulnerable to wax moth larvae infestation?
Answer
Dark, undisturbed areas rich in honey and pollen
The success of a wax moth infestation in stored beekeeping equipment, such as supers, is highly dependent on environmental conditions that favor larval development and discourage bee defense. Larvae thrive best in conditions that are dark and where human interference is minimal. Overwintered or stored supers are frequently targeted because they are left undisturbed in dark locations and often contain significant stores of honey and pollen, providing the voracious feeders with an abundant, easily accessible food supply without the threat of a strong, populous colony actively defending the material.
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