# What does your tray tell you?

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**Category:** Beekeeping - Basics\
**Created:** [December 4, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-does-your-tray-tell-you/28574 "2020-12-04T05:51:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-does-your-tray-tell-you/28574/111 "2021-09-16T08:23:02Z")

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Definitely wax moths, Karen. They can get into the tray and enjoy the bits of wax and pollen that collect there, and have a nice, dark place to lay eggs & cocoon without getting much hassle from the bees 😒

Have you had a chance to check the hive inside? A strong colony won’t allow much pest presence, but with so many larvae I’d want to make sure all is well.

Here’s a good post on those gross little bastiges, and instructions for a trap 🤓

> [@Home made Pest Deterrents and Termination](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/home-made-pest-deterrents-and-termination/1962):
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> This topic is for the sharing of what you use to prevent, control, or terminate pests in the hives. Please include how long you have used the method and the results. If possible include your own photos.

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