Order No. 386 on pest control in honeybees and bred bumblebees.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Apiculture/sericulture Pests/diseases Inspection Certification Animal health Animal production

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Order enters into force on 5 may 2011.

Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the prevention and treatment of pest/disease attacks on honey bees and bred bumblebees. Owners and apiculture operators shall immediatelly notify the municipal authorities or the AU (Institute of AgriEcology of the Aarhus University) of the following: American foulbrood caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae, Stone Hatchery caused by Aspergillus fungi, small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), Tropilaelaps mites, European foulbrood caused by the bacterium Melissococcus plutonius, Trakémiden (Acarapis woodi), and the mite Varroa destructor. The Plant Directorate, AU and bee-inspection body shall supervise the provisions of this Order for compliance.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on apiculture (No. 197 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006 (2009)

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Toxicity/poisoning, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX