How to Inspect a Hive for American Foulbrood & Other Bee Diseases

American Foulbrood remains a serious threat to bees worldwide. And that's why, of all the videos we have produced on beekeeping, this is probably the most important. Some people may find this video distressing, so please watch and share the video with discretion. Other people may think foulbrood and other diseases are not an issue in beekeeping, but in fact it’s probably the most important part of beekeeping that any beekeeper should learn. Without the correct biosecurity practices, bees can suffer and die in their millions. So it’s important you observe the correct procedures outlined in this video.

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Bruce White is a retired technical specialist in beekeeping and is the current Biosecurity officer for the Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW. He was also involved in introducing using petrol for euthanizing bees affected by American Foulbrood. Whilst serving in the NSW Department of Agriculture, Bruce also contributed to the study and implementation of irradiation practices for beehives. We are very privileged to have Bruce share his experience and vast knowledge so freely. This is a must watch for any beekeeper.

CHAPTERS
00:00 opening intro by Penny Downy
00:41 introduction to inspecting hives for brood disease by Bruce White
01:51 looking at how to keep your bees healthy
02:19 after winter, when do you first inspect bees
03:20 demonstration video: inspecting brood frames for disease
12:41 What is American Foul Brood (AFB)
13:00 AFB what is it?
18:02 how many AFB spores does it take to infect brood
19:18 where can AFB spores live
19:55 irradiation history in beekeeping, what is it, & how is it used to kill AFB spores
21:39 the advantages of irradiation
22:41 the disadvantages of irradiation & it's effects on any plastics used in the beehive
24:09 other treatments for AFB
26:03 is it safe to wash suits & gloves to rid AFB & other bee diseases?
27:33 the importance of using a stainless steel extractor & how to clean it
29:12 is processed beeswax safe from AFB
29:39 hive tool maintenance
30:05 general Q&A including inspections, swarming & diseases
30:17 is irradiation 100% effective in treating AFB & other diseases?
33:48 the DPi biosecurity manual
35:00 demonstration of euthanizing a beehive
35:14 euthanizing the hive with petrol
37:01 Q&A on Beekeeping in general
49:37 AFB glass test slide
50:15 free disease lab testing for registered beekeepers
50:19 getting honey tested for traces of AFB
53:18 more tips of what to do if you get AFB
55:00 in closing


You can download a FREE copy of the Biosecurity Code of Practice at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-an...
The Code of Practice is also available in Italian, Turkish, Arabic and Greek at the link above.


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