dkar 0 Posted March 31 My name is Karakousis Dimitris and I am from Greece. I'm a teacher and beekeeper. I have written some books on beekeeping and I am preparing one that is related to bee diseases. I need your help. I need a couple of pictures of American foulbrood. Do you have any such photo? I will mention in the book the source of the photographs and I will send a copy as a gift to the one who will give me.Yours sincerely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 5913 Posted March 31 Welcome along to the forum. You are welcome to use anything you can get off here. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rashika 625 Posted March 31 good video trev! Sad about the topic but its good to see the process 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 5913 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Rashika said: good video trev! Sad about the topic but its good to see the process Sad, but my most watched video. Around 50K views. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rashika 625 Posted March 31 21 minutes ago, Trevor Gillbanks said: Sad, but my most watched video. Around 50K views. I guess at least that means people are learning what to do 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 2783 Posted April 3 Oh crud .... nice new plastic frame ...... judging by facebook .... looks like the bottom of the North island has gone on red alert today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy dave 829 Posted April 3 43 minutes ago, jamesc said: Oh crud .... nice new plastic frame ...... judging by facebook .... looks like the bottom of the North island has gone on red alert today. * South Wairarapa beekeeper * 275 (32%) of hives owned by the beek found to be infected with afb * 14 sites with robbed out hives. Reminiscent of that guy down in Canterbury not that long ago. In this case, again, i have no sympathy for the culprit and am glad they have been caught. I'm sure we'll have people chiming in again saying that its mean to judge, that seems to be how it goes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 5913 Posted April 3 8 minutes ago, tommy dave said: * South Wairarapa beekeeper * 275 (32%) of hives owned by the beek found to be infected with afb * 14 sites with robbed out hives. Reminiscent of that guy down in Canterbury not that long ago. In this case, again, i have no sympathy for the culprit and am glad they have been caught. I'm sure we'll have people chiming in again saying that its mean to judge, that seems to be how it goes. He burnt 89 hives. Agency burnt 196. But what about the supers etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4tt 4289 Posted April 3 1 minute ago, Trevor Gillbanks said: He burnt 89 hives. Agency burnt 196. But what about the supers etc. What a disaster. How are these getting found all of a sudden ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2201 Posted April 3 I feel sad for him . No one deserves to have to burn their hives . We do not know what back story got them into this situation . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 342 Posted April 3 (edited) With the exception of undiagnosed dementia, stroke or tumour, I can’t think of any back story that makes these levels of neglect acceptable. Like our Canterbury issue, with >30% affected, how could any of it be considered safe. I would “give a little” to buy some new gear & to see every piece of their gear burnt. Edited April 3 by Josh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 2783 Posted April 3 10 hours ago, tommy dave said: * South Wairarapa beekeeper * 275 (32%) of hives owned by the beek found to be infected with afb * 14 sites with robbed out hives. Reminiscent of that guy down in Canterbury not that long ago. In this case, again, i have no sympathy for the culprit and am glad they have been caught. I'm sure we'll have people chiming in again saying that its mean to judge, that seems to be how it goes. Ah so, has the bubble burst and with low honey prices/demand people are losing interest and walking away ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dansar 5251 Posted April 3 In both the recent cases it would be interesting to know if they are new Beekeeping who have bought say 100 hives and split to increase their numbers quickly, the stock they bought/split was already infected and this is the end result. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maru Hoani 185 Posted April 3 On 1/04/2019 at 8:21 AM, Rashika said: good video trev! Sad about the topic but its good to see the process My first AFB hive had 3 full boxes on a double brood and all was new gear, mac bottom board and all with stainless steel crews I was engry because it must have robbed neighbouring afb 12 hours ago, Trevor Gillbanks said: He burnt 89 hives. Agency burnt 196. But what about the supers etc. That's an AFB bomb waiting to explode 7 minutes ago, Maru Hoani said: My first AFB hive had 3 full boxes on a double brood and all was new gear, mac bottom board and all with stainless steel crews I was engry because it must have robbed neighbouring afb That's an AFB bomb waiting to explode Next season the same amount will probly break down, that's what usially happens within 18 months, been there, see that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFB PMP Management Agency 51 Posted April 3 13 hours ago, M4tt said: What a disaster. How are these getting found all of a sudden ? The Management Agency has recently implemented changes to its apiary inspections: 1. The number of AP2s inspecting apiaries has been increased from 21 to 37 2. The Management Agency is now actively searching for beekeeping operations with high levels of unreported AFB, and we have changed our processes for managing AP2 inspections to facilitate this. Regrettably - the Management Agency believes that there are many more beekeeping operations with high levels of unreported AFB yet to be identified. Beekeepers can assist the Management Agency to identify beekeeping operations with high levels of unreported AFB by ensuring that they report all cases of AFB they find, both within 7 days and as part of their Annual Disease Return. The Management Agency uses this information to identify geographic clusters of AFB and prioritise apiaries within the clusters for inspection. If we find one or more apiaries with a higher than expected level of AFB we schedule further apiaries owned by the same beekeeper for inspection to make a more thorough assessment of the level of AFB in their hives. 9 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 721 Posted April 4 4 hours ago, AFB PMP Management Agency said: The Management Agency has recently implemented changes to its apiary inspections: 1. The number of AP2s inspecting apiaries has been increased from 21 to 37 2. The Management Agency is now actively searching for beekeeping operations with high levels of unreported AFB, and we have changed our processes for managing AP2 inspections to facilitate this. Regrettably - the Management Agency believes that there are many more beekeeping operations with high levels of unreported AFB yet to be identified. Well it’s great to hear you have kicked things up a gear.... I’m hoping there are another couple of gears yet. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnF 577 Posted April 4 What was in that photo @Stoney ? One sunken cell ? Or other sunken cells in the frame but not in that photo . . .? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy dave 829 Posted April 4 4 hours ago, Stoney said: Well it’s great to hear you have kicked things up a gear.... I’m hoping there are another couple of gears yet. hopefully the levy increase proposal goes through, they had a few gears suggested that they were unable to fund.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 721 Posted April 4 6 hours ago, JohnF said: What was in that photo @Stoney ? One sunken cell ? Or other sunken cells in the frame but not in that photo . . .? I took that pic back in spring John, from memory the next frame was a bit worse. However One bad cell is all we need to burn it. Usually go no further through it once one goopy cell is confirmed, unless there are apprentices on site, they always get a good look through and an education session. 1 hour ago, tommy dave said: hopefully the levy increase proposal goes through, they had a few gears suggested that they were unable to fund.. More feet on the ground inspecting does cost more money, however, any improvement is welcomed. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 2783 Posted April 4 Hotdogdamdiggettydog . I got nothing to say this time yer honour, except that the only reason we are'nt expanding in a time of low hive prices is that experienced beekeepers are like hens teeth. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 721 Posted April 4 7 minutes ago, jamesc said: Hotdogdamdiggettydog . I got nothing to say this time yer honour, except that the only reason we are'nt expanding in a time of low hive prices is that experienced beekeepers are like hens teeth. I would have thought this coming off season would be a good chance of hooking some fresh fish, there must be a few goodies swimming around searching for new horizons after this season surely?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 2783 Posted April 4 10 minutes ago, Stoney said: I would have thought this coming off season would be a good chance of hooking some fresh fish, there must be a few goodies swimming around searching for new horizons after this season surely?? Hmmm .... I tink I might send my CV out ...... aaah ... yeah nah .... something about old dogs new tricks. I might just go fishing next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 721 Posted April 7 Got a good pic showing tongue today. AFB hunting once again, this rounds incouragement for staff is a $50.00 supermarket or hunting and fishing voucher per find.. just to make sure the tempo is kept up and we don’t get complacent this close to winter break. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
