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Re: Treatment with OTC on infected hives is illegal
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Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:22:22 -0400
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Like Allen says, depends on jurisdiction. Some states allow, some don't, some don't regulate. The following represents a reasonable approach, IMHO.

American Foulbrood Disease
Agdex 467
Number 64-3/1989

American foulbrood disease (AFB) is one of the major diseases of bees in Tasmania. It infects and kills only the larvae, but if left unchecked will affect a hive to such an extent that the honey production will stop and the hive will die out.

How diseased hives should be treated depends on the severity of the infection.

In cases of high infection the bees must be destroyed and all frames and combs burnt.

In extremely mild cases, treatment with antibiotics may suffice.

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