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The beekeeping year, varroa, oxalic acid, bee diseases and pests. Short and practical, and the same advice you find in the app next to your tasks.
The beekeeper's year month by monthAn overview of what is happening in the hive and what you need to do. The app automatically creates tasks from this.Varroa: The safe strategyThe varroa mite is the biggest threat to honey bees in Denmark. Without treatment, the number of mites roughly doubles every month.Oxalic acid tricklingWinter treatment against varroa when the colony is broodless. It is over 90 per cent effective.American foulbroodAmerican foulbrood is caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. The disease is notifiable in Denmark and must be controlled.Small hive beetle and TropilaelapsTwo pests not yet found in Denmark but which are notifiable. Spot them early.Asian hornetThe invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) was first found in Denmark on Funen in June 2025. It hunts honey bees at the hive entrance.Medicine logBees are food-producing animals. That is why you must be able to document which products you have used.Queen coloursQueens are marked with a colour according to the year, so you can always tell how old she is.
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