In addition to George Clarkson,
 
In the Netherlands Faulbrood (AFB) was controlled succesfully up to now, with
a stamping out method. Normally, less than once a year, an infected colony is
found which is than, together with neigbouring hives, tools etc., distructed
(burned). Last year, however, about a dozen outbreaks occured. All appeared
to have spread from one or two original infections from imported material. It
may be the case that this stamping out method cannot be paid in future when
outbreaks occur at a similar high rate. What I'm interrested in is what are
the rule's for AFB disease control in your countries? What are your
experiences with AFB? Can you for example keep your colonies healthy just by
working as hygienic as possible, a.o. renewing combs regularly? Are there
diagnostic methods used that can show the presence of spores before the
disease actually becomes visible? What are the differences between commercial
and hobby beekeepers attitudes in this respect?
Thanks for any information!
 
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