B401 - Certan wax moth prevention

B401 - Certan wax moth prevention

B401 (also known as Certan) is a preventative treatment that controls wax moth. It is a safe and environmentally friendly product based on a concentrated solution of Bacillus thuringiensis, a micro-organism.

B401 is used after the honey harvest, when the frames are stored and kills young wax moth larvae. It must therefore be used before a wax moth infestation. A single application will provide 100% efficacy against wax moth right up through to the following season.

For up to 100% wax moth control, apply 1.5ml of solution per 10 centimetres squared of comb, on both sides of the frame. For example, one 120ml B401 bottle will treat 70-100 Langstroth brood frames or 90-110 National super frames.

B401 is made of spores from Bacillus thuringiensis and must be diluted in water to 5% (ie 1 volume of B401 for 19 volumes of water). Shake the bottle of B401 vigorously before adding the required amount to the corresponding water volume and mixing. Once diluted, the solution must be used the same day. Before mixing, calculate the amount of product required to treat the desired number of frames.

• B401 is made of spores from Bacillus thuringiensis and must be diluted in water to 5% (ie 1 volume of B401 for 19 volumes of water).

• Shake the bottle of B401 vigorously before adding the required amount to the corresponding water volume and mixing.

• Once diluted, the solution must be used the same day. Before mixing, calculate the amount of product required to treat the desired number of frames.

Applying B401

• Shake the bottle before use.

• Apply evenly with a sprayer over both sides of the frame.

• Allow the frames to dry in an aired room before storing.