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European foulbrood : quick facts

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This fact sheet is intended to serve as a quick resource guide to understand European foulbrood and its effects on honey bees.

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European foulbrood

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European foulbrood (Melissococcus plutonius) is a brood disease of honey bees, with near-global distribution. In Alberta, European foulbrood is listed as a bee disease under the Alberta Bee... More ≫

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European foulbrood (Melissococcus plutonius) is a brood disease of honey bees, with near-global distribution. In Alberta, European foulbrood is listed as a bee disease under the Alberta Bee Regulation. This fact sheet provides information on the life cycle, symptoms, management, and treatment of the disease. It also contains contact information and other helpful resources.

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American foulbrood

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This fact sheet provides information on the life cycle, symptoms, management, and treatment of American foulbrood, the most harmful brood disease of honey bees in Alberta. The disease is highly... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on the life cycle, symptoms, management, and treatment of American foulbrood, the most harmful brood disease of honey bees in Alberta. The disease is highly contagious and if not managed, will kill an infected colony.

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