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VOL. 10, ISSUE 11 (2025)
Impact of wax moth infestation (Galleria mellonella) on honey bee hive
Authors
Shahjahan A. Shaikh
Abstract
Honey bees, scientifically known as Apis spp.,
greatly contribute to ecosystems globally. They are vital for pollination and
enhance crop yields worldwide. Economically, honey bees are also significant,
as they produce wax and honey, which has numerous medicinal benefits. Honey is
rich in antioxidants and exhibits antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.
However, recent years have seen a decline in bee populations, raising concerns
about ecosystem imbalance. Several factors contribute to this decline,
including climate change, pesticides, and infestations by pests like the wax
moth. The larval stage of the wax moth causes significant destruction to the
hive. This study examines the impact of wax moth infestations on bee hives,
which result in severe structural and functional damage. In the present study
it was found that with increasing percentage of infestation as the months
progressed, the production of honey kept decreasing whereas the mortality rate
of honey bee kept on increasing.
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Pages:69-72
How to cite this article:
Shahjahan A. Shaikh "Impact of wax moth infestation (<i>Galleria mellonella</i>) on honey bee hive". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 69-72
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