{"product_id":"certan-b402-wax-moth-treatment","title":"Certan B402 Wax Moth Treatment","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertan B402\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a biological preventative treatment designed to control young wax moth larvae before they can destroy stored honeycomb. It contains a concentrated solution of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (Bt), a naturally occurring microorganism that specifically targets wax moth larvae while being harmless to honey bees when used as directed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApply Certan to your \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eextracted honey frames before storing your supers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Once treated and allowed to dry, the comb is protected from wax moth larvae through the following season, helping preserve the drawn comb your bees worked so hard to build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike chemical fumigants, Certan \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edoes not leave residues in your wax or honey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making it an excellent option for protecting stored beekeeping equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Protect Drawn Comb?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrawn comb is one of the most valuable resources in your apiary. Bees have to consume significant resources to produce wax and build new comb, so preserving those frames gives your colonies a major head start the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWax moths can quickly damage unattended comb, particularly when supers are stored in warm, dark conditions. Treating frames with Certan after honey harvest helps prevent young wax moth larvae from becoming established and destroying your comb during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertan is a concentrate and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emust be diluted before application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMix \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 part Certan with 19 parts water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to create a 5% solution. Prepare only what you plan to use that day, as the diluted solution should be applied the same day for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApply the prepared solution to your extracted comb according to the product label and allow the frames to dry completely before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn warmer climates or conditions where wax moth activity remains high, protect dried, treated supers from reinfestation by wrapping them or storing them in an enclosed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHelps prevent wax moth damage to stored honeycomb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBiological treatment containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHarmless to honey bees when used as directed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLeaves no residue in honey or wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne application protects treated comb through the following season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIdeal for treating extracted supers after honey harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHelps preserve valuable drawn comb for reuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConcentrated formula for economical treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor distribution, sale, and use within the United States only. Always read and follow the product label before use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homer's Honeybee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639589621862,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/2647\/4598\/files\/certanbee.webp?v=1787581753","url":"https:\/\/homershoneybee.com\/products\/certan-b402-wax-moth-treatment","provider":"Homer's Honeybee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}