Disease and pests of honey bees
- American foulbrood
The bacterial illness known as American foulbrood (AFB) affects larvae and pupae. changing infected larvae
they change from white to dark brown before dying after being capped.
- Foulbrood in Europe
A bacterial illness, EFB. EFB-infected larvae pass away prior to maturity.
when capped, transform to a creamy tint and appear smooth and melted.
Only tobramycin has been given permission to be used as medicine.
- Chalk Brood
Chalk brood is a fungus that affects larvae. Infected larva turn a powdery color.
tint that changes from white to hard to black. Chalk brood is the most common.
with the early spring's wet circumstances. Colonies typically make their own recovery
- Tracheal Mites
Young bees' tracheas are invaded by these tiny mites known as tracheal mites.
Mites in the trachea prevent airflow and suck blood from the tube's walls.
Colonies that have been infected are treated with Miticur and customized formulations of
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Benefits of Apiculture
➢ Sustainable Agriculture Bee friendly agricultural models can be promoted
➢ Partners for Sustainable Pollination Encourages farmers to provide more flowering plants to native honey bees and native pollinator
➢ Bees stimulate life (biodiversity and biodiversity stimulates their wellbeing)
➢ They ensure long-term sustainability of food production
➢ Assist people living in poor and remote areas of the world, and to raise awareness about the value of beekeeping for sustainable development
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