Identifying American Foulbrood In Honey Bees With The Bee Inspectors. AFB In Bees.

In this video im lucky enough to spend some time with Frank the head bee inspector in Wales looking at American Fouldbrood or like its known within the beekeeping community AFB.
The Bee Inspectors had recently been to clear a foul brood case and had an excellent example frames for us to see.
This video is a great resource for you to learn about American Foulbrood as well and learning what it looks like.
As beekeepers we never want disease but its very good practise to familiarise yourself with bee diseases. Fouldbrood is by far the worst disease out there for honeybees.
If you would like to find out more about the bee unit you can visit their website here.
www.nationalbeeunit.com
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www.GwenynGruffydd.co.uk
Or find me on Social Media on ‪@gwenyngruffydd‬

[@janegriffiths5796]

Very clear examples of AFB. I called for a visit five or six years ago as I thought I had it.luckily for me, I didn’t but the inspector said he would rather be called out to check and find no AFB than not be called at all. We all worry case we are wasting their time, but the inspectors really encourage beekeepers to call. We are very lucky in Wales. Many thanks for video.

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Hi Jane,
yes were very lucky with the amount of bee inspectors we have in Wales and with the level of foul brood we have is quite low in relation to other parts of the UK.
My advice would always check with them if your in doubt. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for watching the video 😊

[@johnturner238]

Griff thanks for sharing this video a very good hands on video and close ups of what to look for thanks also to Frank for the Explanation of what we should be looking for on the frames very very formative thanks guys outstanding

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thanks John 😊

[@glynisreynolds446]

Oh thank goodness! When I read the title I thought perhaps your bees had it, so so glad that this is just an ‘information’ video. Hope your bees stay healthy. 🤞🤞

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thanks Glynis 😊

[@hevchip741]

Thank you

[@massachusettsprepper]

This was a very nice explanation and demonstration of what AFB looks like. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@HaselorHoney]

Thank you for sharing and for the information 🐝🐝

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Your welcome 😊 thanks for watching

[@andrewmallard2301]

Perfect dissemination, Gruff. Thank you.

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Glad you think so! 😊

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Very nice explanation Gwenyn, Thank you!

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thank you Rodney

[@markmurphy8303]

Hi gruff mate, thank you for sharing this great knowledge with us and the fantastic team at bee base they do a great job. Exellant vlog Gruff lad.

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thank you mark 😊

[@jackspring7709]

Thanks. Another great vid. Very valuable!

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrelllowe3139]

Thank you pal 👍🏻

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@challinorg]

Great video 👍🏻

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thanks Gavin 😊👍🏻

[@dalebergkvist]

Thanks for a great channel! You should try the BeeScanning app. It detects both varroa mites and sick brood, you just use your smartphone camera. Free to download and use!

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Thanks sounds like a interesting app

[@pottyplotter2462]

Good info thanks
How long does it take to get to that level of infection

[@gwenyngruffydd]

good question. I dont have the answer but infection gets worse and worse as time goes on.

[@sharonsmith834]

Hiya, do they burn on premises, and then bury or can they take hive away, as I'm on concrete

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Yes burn on premises normally, but I’m sure they are flexible based on location.

[@gunzowillis545]

Da iawn Pal 🤙🏻

[@gwenyngruffydd]

Diolch 😊

[@Zaid_dark]

Please you help me for bee keeping

[@HoneyMarketingBoard]

Think im gonna barf..🤮