The blocking area for beekeepers in Baar-West finally canceled-hope returns!

The blocking area for beekeepers in Baar-West finally canceled-hope returns!

Waldhausen, Deutschland - in Bräunlingen there was a real nightmare for the beekeepers for over 15 months. The American lazy brood, a dreaded bee disease, had spread in the region and caused massive restrictions. But now the 90 members of the Baar-West beekeeping association can finally breathe a sigh of relief: the blocking area set up in August 2023 was canceled, and without further losses on bee colonies, such as the Südkurier reported.

The outbreak of the plague was found in mid -August 2023 by a beekeeper in Waldhausen. The district reacted with a general order and set up a restricted area, which included large parts of the Waldhausen, Bräunlingen, Mistelbrunn and Hubertshofen districts. In this area, the beekeepers were prohibited from moving bee colonies or introducing new peoples to prevent further spread of the disease.

a hard fight against the disease

The sampling and examination of the bee colonies was a mammoth task. A total of 350 peoples had to be tested, which ultimately led to the destruction of 78 peoples. Those affected beekeepers were under enormous pressure because the plague not only threatened their bee colonies, but also their existence. Michael Brüner, a bee expert of the association, explained that the pathogen for adults is not harmful, but the brood of bees is very at risk.

The lifting of the blocking district was only possible after all affected peoples were tested twice. In the spring of 2024, only five peoples showed abnormalities, but they could be successfully renovated. This was a ray of hope for the beekeepers who hoped for the return to normal.

legal foundations and support for beekeepers

The legal framework for beekeeping is clearly regulated. According to the bee disease regulation, beekeepers must register their bee colonies with the responsible authority. These regulations are crucial to prevent the spread of epidemics and to protect the health of the bees. If you want to keep bees, you should familiarize yourself with the legal foundations to ensure both the well-being of the bees and that of fellow human beings, such as the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture emphasized.

The beekeepers in Bräunlingen can now take hope again. The honey from the restricted area can be sold because the pathogen is harmless to humans. Nevertheless, it is important that consumers are careful to clean empty honey jars thoroughly in order to avoid further spreading the plague. Even old beehives should not be disposed of carelessly to minimize the risk of infection.

The last few months have been a tough exam for the beekeepers, but the lifting of the blocking district brings new perspectives. The beekeepers' community is required to continue to support each other and take the necessary measures to secure the health of their peoples and prevent future outbreaks.