Beekeeping Knowledge Base: Diseases & Pests
Practical beekeeping guides on getting started, queens, diseases and pests, and overwintering. Need help with your Apimaye hive or equipment? See our Product Guides.
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Keeping Ants Out of Your Beehive: A Beekeeper's Guide
Why ants raid beehives and simple ways to keep them out: strong colonies, hive stands, moats, smaller entrances and careful syrup feeding.
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European Foulbrood Disease (EFB)
How to recognize European foulbrood (EFB), how it differs from AFB, and how to help a colony recover.
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American Foulbrood (AFB): The Worst Larval Disease
How to recognize American foulbrood (AFB) in your brood combs, how it spreads, and what to do if you suspect it.
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Honey Bee Diseases and Parasites
An overview of the most common honey bee brood diseases, adult bee diseases, parasites and pests, plus an inspection checklist to catch problems early.
