Management of asymptomatic colonies when cases of American foulbrood have been detected in the apiary or in other hives belonging to the same beekeeper
The management of asymptomatic colonies in apiaries where American foulbrood has already been detected is crucial for its early detection.
Check asymptomatic colonies periodically to ensure the absence of the disease.
Use properly disinfected and dedicated equipment (smoker, gloves and lever) not to be used in other apiaries.
Do not move materials (bees, frames, honeycombs) from one hive to another or from an apiary where American foulbrood have already been identified until you the disease has been eradicated.
Several laboratory methods are available to check the presence of American fouldbrood spores from different matrices (wax, debris, honey, etc.)
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
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