Forming a ‘Disinfection Unit’ in the local community
American foulbrood that is a highly contagious and dangerous to honey bees must be managed locally. All beekeepers in an area should cooperate to manage American foulbrood, always being in contact with the local veterinary authorities.
Promptly report American foulbrood cases to the health authorities (as required by law) and other beekeepers in the area.
Organise collective disinfection services. For example, organise collective shipments of material to be disinfected with gamma radiation.
Cooperate with and help less experienced beekeepers in handling infected or potentially contaminated material.
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)
- Geographical location
- Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden