Effect of Colony Strength and Weather Factors on the Incidence of Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella Linn.)

A study was conducted to record the incidence of greater wax moth Galleria mellonella in strong and weak colonies of Apis cerana. The rate of infestation of greater waxmoth was observed throughout the year in the weaker colonies with the highest per cent infestation being in October to February. Where as, the infestation was found to be lower during August. Further, the strong colonies with greater wax moth infestation was fairly high during March, the lowest per cent infestation was noticed during December and September.