The greater wax moth(Galleria mellonella)is an important pest that damages bee colonies and is extremely destructive to the comb storage.The bees affected by the greater wax moth are weak,the productivity decreases and the bees colony abscond,which causes great losses to apicultural industry.The comprehensive control of Galleria mellonella has gradually become a hot spot.This review summarizes and sorts out the new technologies of prevention and control of Galleria mellonella at home and abroad in recent years,which provides new ideas for the comprehensive prevention and control of Galleria mellonella,and lays the foundation for promoting the sustainable and healthy development of apiculture in China.
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