Adults are good flyers
- Attracted to hives (weak hives)
- Have aggregation pheromone
Lay eggs in colonies (in mass)
Larvae feed on pollen, eggs and brood
Leave colonies to pupate in the soil and emerge as adults
Small Hive Beetle Management
Prevention
- Keep hives strong
- Keep your yards and honey kitchens clean
- Don’t leave pollen patties lying around
Mechanical Control
- Numerous traps available
Chemical
- Checkmite (coumaphos)