High School

Which of the following is remedied or prevented if a colony is strong and healthy?

A. Tracheal Mites
B. Wax Moths
C. No answer is correct; all forms need intervention
D. American Foulbrood
E. Varroa Mite

Answer :

A strong and healthy bee colony can prevent Wax Moth infestations b), though other pests like Varroa Mites require specific treatments. Therefore, the correct answer is Wax Moths.

A strong and healthy bee colony is generally more capable of fending off Wax Moths. Wax Moths tend to invade weak colonies because they can more easily lay eggs in the comb and larvae can destroy the wax structures. While strong colonies are less susceptible to Wax Moths, they are not immune to Varroa Mites, Tracheal Mites, and American Foulbrood. These diseases often require specific treatments.