Very likely to
have an AFB
infection
Marco Gonzalez – Operations Manager
have an AFB
infection
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In this case it is recommended that you burn the hive and report the finding.
Instructions on how to do this can be found on the AFB Management Agency website.
www.afb.org.nz
If in doubt call
Marco Gonzalez – Operations Manager
0800 232 767, option 3
Unlikely to
have AFB
Marco Gonzalez – Operations Manager
have AFB
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You now have a number of options available to you. You could:
- Do nothing (not recommended unless you know what has caused the symptoms you observed).
- Contact an experienced beekeeper for a second opinion.
- Look at purchasing an AFB detection kit and conducting your own test.
- You could step up the frequency of your AFB checks.
- You could ask for assistance in checking your hives from an experienced beekeeper.
- You could quarantine the hives and associated equipment for up to 18 months to ensure that an infection is not present at a "subclinical" level.
- You could introduce a management plan that incorporates one or more of the suggestions above.
If in doubt call
Marco Gonzalez – Operations Manager
0800 232 767, option 3