"Bee epidemic" found in Munich: City establishes restricted area - important information for citizens

There is no danger to the population, but a restricted zone has been set up in an area of ​​Munich.

The city informs about the "bee epidemic".

Munich - The American foulbrood has been officially identified in the urban area of ​​Munich - on the border with Gröbenzell in the Fürstenfeldbruck district.

The "bee epidemic" is harmless to humans and other animals.

"Potentially contaminated honey can also be consumed without hesitation," informs the City of Munich.

Nevertheless, she has a few important tips ready for residents of the Isar metropolis.

American foulbrood in Munich: city informs about "bee disease"

A restricted area was set up within one kilometer of the outbreak population.

According to the city, affected beekeepers should also be notified by the veterinary office.

"Munich beekeepers are asked to be more attentive to symptoms related to American foulbrood," said a press release.

In the course of an infection, the body structure of the larvae (older bee brood) dissolves.

Only a viscous mass remains, which can dry up into a dark scab as the disease progresses.

In the worst case, entire bee colonies can be lost.

Cases of doubt should be reported to the veterinary office, where every apiary should be listed.

Munich: Information for citizens about American foulbrood

For reasons of epidemic hygiene, the population is advised of the following points:

• Honey must not be fed to bees

• Honey containers are only washed out and disposed of in garbage or glass containers

• Containers They must not be kept in the open and accessible to bees

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