Ban on moving bee hives to stop disease

Tuesday, 31 May 2022 06:30

Beekeepers in Geneva have been banned from moving their hives in some areas in an effort to halt the spread of a deadly disease.

Foulbrood was first detected in Vandoeuvres at the beginning of the spring – and has now been found in other areas.

It’s a bacterial infection which is deadly to young bees. It’s harmless to humans.

The cantonal Veterinary Office says hives within 2 km of the affected areas can’t be moved. That mainly affects Vandoeuvres, Cologny, Thônex and Hermance.

It’s a temporary measure which will last until the end of June.

The disease is spread by direct contact between bees.

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