Wax moths.

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Hivemaker.

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Wax moths are a pest to beekeepers and combs,but in nature they also do a good job,they eat away combs from diseased feral bee's and help to prevent disease spread from them when they perrish,from varroa, and other pathogens.
 
you know that is the first time i have heard someone with something good to say about wax moths
 
I'll get back to you in spring on that one hivemaker.
 

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