Foul Brood Diseases

BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales

apiarymanager Bee Health, Foul Brood Diseases, PBKA

Concern has been growing over the spread of a deadly disease among the Welsh bee population. American Foulbrood (AFB) is a highly-infectious disease which is caused by a spore-forming bacteria transferred to the bees through infected food. It is described as the most widespread and destructive of all the bee brood diseases with no cure. … Continue reading BBC report on the concern over spread of AFB in Wales

American Foul Brood (AFB) outbreak

apiarymanager Foul Brood Diseases

Would PBKA members please note that there has recently been an outbreak of American Foul Brood (AFB) in the Canaston Bridge area (OS map reference SN01). We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheet Apiary_Hygiene_and_Quarantine for your information and action. Also ‘Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common … Continue reading American Foul Brood (AFB) outbreak

URGENT! AFB Outbreaks

apiarymanager Foul Brood Diseases

Would all Pembrokeshire beekeepers please note that there have again been confirmed outbreaks of AFB in the area. We have been advised that there will be a concentrated effort by National Bee Unit (NBU) Inspectors shortly, to check all colonies potentially at risk. We would ask that you all be as helpful and accommodating to the NBU Inspectors as possible in undertaking this task … Continue reading URGENT! AFB Outbreaks

Urgent Warning to PBKA Members

apiarymanager Foul Brood Diseases, National Bee Unit, Training

Would PBKA members please note that there has been an outbreak of EFB in the St David’s area and an outbreak of AFB in the Wisemans Bridge area. The information relating to this is on Beebase at http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/public/BeeDiseases/efbReport.cfm We have been advised by the Regional Bee Inspector for Wales to direct you to the National … Continue reading Urgent Warning to PBKA Members