BEESWAX MIMETIC SUBSTANCES AND METHODS OF OPERATING BEEHIVES

摘要

A beeswax mimetic substance is described which comprises or consists essentially of a synthetic or semi-synthetic wax, in particular a microcrystalline wax. The wax preferably has a relatively narrow range of mean carbon chain length. An apiculture accessory using the wax and a method of operating beehives using the wax to reduce disease and pests in beehives is described.