What is one benefit of adding brood and bees to control wax moths?

Adding brood and bees to control wax moths strengthens the hive's defense by enhancing the overall health and vigor of the colony. A strong colony, with adequate numbers of bees and brood, is better equipped to manage pests and diseases, including wax moths, which thrive in weak or stressed colonies.

When a beekeeper introduces more bees and brood to an existing hive, it typically leads to a more robust hive population that can effectively defend against wax moths, whose larvae can cause significant damage to combs and stored honey. The worker bees will be more active in managing the hive environment and can mobilize to address any infestations.

Although the other options could pertain to various aspects of beekeeping, they do not directly relate to the specific benefit of managing wax moth populations. For example, while increasing genetic diversity could be a beneficial practice on its own, it does not specifically serve to combat wax moths. Similarly, increasing honey production or encouraging swarming are outcomes that may arise in strong colonies but are not the primary reason for adding brood and bees as a pest management strategy.