- Joined
- Sep 17, 2017
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- Location
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 10-15
Had a follow up visit from the Scottish BI today, 6 weeks after 2 hives were confirmed and destroyed.
Suspecting 3 more today, they took samples. I fear all will be back positive. One of those is my biggest hive, with 4 supers on.
If positive, they recommend destroying the ones positive and shook swarming the entire apiary.
They took samples from other beekeepers around me, suspected of EFB. They mentioned today that if not all are taking action, it’s likely to stay in the area.
I’m normally quite optimistic, but very frustrated currently. I just can’t have this year after year after year… Feels I need to be doing something drastic. But then again, it’s not just up to me.
Not my best beekeeping day today. Hope yours is better.
Suspecting 3 more today, they took samples. I fear all will be back positive. One of those is my biggest hive, with 4 supers on.
If positive, they recommend destroying the ones positive and shook swarming the entire apiary.
They took samples from other beekeepers around me, suspected of EFB. They mentioned today that if not all are taking action, it’s likely to stay in the area.
I’m normally quite optimistic, but very frustrated currently. I just can’t have this year after year after year… Feels I need to be doing something drastic. But then again, it’s not just up to me.
Not my best beekeeping day today. Hope yours is better.