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'''Mid summer''' <br /> | '''Mid summer''' <br /> | ||
To avoid spreading [[infectious diseases and parasites]] to a new nucleus, you should ensure that your colonies are healthy. This can be done with either a visual inspection or by sampling the bee hives for a laboratory test (for instance, every fourth year). [[Swarming]] is a natural way for the bee colony to get rid of diseases and parasites. The swarms can be placed into a hive with new wax foundation frames so that the colony can completely renewed its comb structure and thus diminish the infection pressure. | To avoid spreading [[infectious diseases and parasites]] to a new nucleus, you should ensure that your colonies are healthy. This can be done with either a visual inspection or by sampling the bee hives for a laboratory test (for instance, every fourth year). [[Swarming]] is a natural way for the bee colony to get rid of diseases and parasites. The swarms can be placed into a hive with new wax foundation frames, so that the colony can completely renewed its comb structure and thus diminish the infection pressure. | ||
'''Late summer/Fall''' <br /> | |||
Keeping the [[Varroa |varroa]] mite level low in the colonies is one of the key factors in successful beekeeping. | |||
[[Category:Apiary health]] | [[Category:Apiary health]] | ||