Follow national standards for nomadic beekeeping
Nomadism is a very important practice to improve the productivity of hives or to realise particular production. However, it is necessary to comply with the relevant national or local regulations. Before moving the hives from one location to another, usually it is necessary to inform the National Bee Registry in advance, indicating the number of hives or swarms to be moved and the location of both the departure and destination.
Checking the regulations that apply to the transfer of hives in the particular territory of origin and destination is indispensable before moving the hives.
It is always good practice to check the health status of the hives to be moved and to avoid moving those with symptoms of disease. In some regions, a veterinary examination may be required before moving colonies.
Warnings: May depend on the regulations in force in the given country.
Please check out the B-THENET Platform for the Best Beekeeping Practices tailored to each country, co-developed with practicing beekeepers in the National B-THENET Centres of those countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden).
BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING
Ongoing | 2022-2026
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
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- Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden