SECTION 4.1 OF THESE GUIDELINES FOR AT LEAST ONE GENERATION OR, IN THE...

71. The health of bee colonies should be maintained by good agricultural practice, with emphasis on disease

prevention through breed selection and hive management. This includes:

a) the use of hardy breeds that adapt well to the local conditions;

b) renewal of queen bees if necessary;

c) regular cleaning and disinfecting of equipment;

d) regular renewal of beeswax;

e) availability in hives of sufficient pollen and honey;

f) systematic inspection of hives to detect any anomalies;

g) systematic control of male broods in the hive;

h) moving diseased hives to isolated areas, if necessary; or

i) destruction of contaminated hives and materials.