American lazy brood: barrier district in Graepen!
American lazy brood: barrier district in Graepen!
Yesterday the good news for the beekeepers and hobby beekeepers in Graupe was announced: the restricted area, which had existed around March 28, 2025 around a company due to the outbreak of American Faulbrut (AFB). This was announced by the city administration of Dresden in an official announcement published in the electronic official gazette of the state capital. The lifting of the blocking district came into force on June 16, 2025, since no pathogen could be demonstrated in the area of the restricted area, as reported.
But what is behind this threatening illness? The American lazy brood, caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus Larvae, is one of the most dangerous diseases for bees. This bacterium increases through cell division and can survive in a spore form even for decades. About two percent of all bee colonies in Germany are infected, although outbreaks rarely occur. In the event of a suspicion of illness, bee keepers should immediately contact the veterinary and food surveillance office in Dresden, be it by phone at 0351 4887551 or by email to veterinaeramt@resden.de.
Diagnosis and symptoms of American Faulbrut
The diagnosis is often not easy for experienced beekeepers, because the symptoms are diverse. Typical signs include:
- Pantized, darkly discolored, sunken or flattened cell lid
- weak peoples
- a rotten or sweaty smell
- a tongue -shaped, flat, dark brown to black scab on the bottom of the breeding cell
- A match test: a thread 1 cm long when pulling out indicates an outbreak.
The disease can be different. Ocrupets do not always occur immediately and can delay themselves for months or even years. It is of crucial importance to monitor the bees regularly and to identify any problems in good time in order to avoid spreading.
prevention and control
Dresden.de points out that it is important to act preventively. Here are some measures that can take beehowers:
- Regular control of the breeding image
- Dissolve weak peoples
- Avoid robberies
- Regular honeycomb renewal
- Checking the health confirmation when buying bees
It is important to know that there is no special drug against the American foul brood. In the event of an outbreak, the veterinary authorities are responsible for combating, the reduction in infected peoples, which can usually vary depending on the season and the severity of the outbreak.
The situation is not only endangered by diseases such as the AFB. The infestation by the Varroa mite, which has been considered one of the greatest enemies of the bees for several years, is a serious problem. This mite is widespread worldwide and is considered the most important bee pests. Regular checks are therefore essential to secure the health of the bee colonies in the long term, such as fli.de.
The beehowers in and the surrounding area can breathe a sigh of relief, but vigilance remains important. Animal health is not only a responsibility of the beekeepers, but also a task for the entire community to ensure a harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
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