Colour of Brood

Infected larvae

Infected prepupae

Larvae infected with AFB are only ever found stretched out along the lower wall of the cell (prepupal stage). Infected larvae are never found in the c-shape of younger larvae, since the disease-causing bacteria do not penetrate the gut wall until just before the larvae pupate.

Figure 20: A very early stage
AFB infected prepupa slumped
on the lower cell wall
Figure 20: A very early stage AFB infected prepupa slumped on the lower cell wall

Prepupae infected with AFB are always found in the characteristic prepupal position, stretched out along the lower wall of the cell, with the head closest to the cell entrance (Fig. 20).

Diseased prepupae and pupae are always stretched along the lower wall of its cell.

AFB Quiz
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How well do you know what you need to know about AFB and beekeeping? Take our short quiz and find out.

AFB Videos
Videos

Our videos cover everything from your legal obligations to how to recognise AFB, collecting cell and bee samples and more.

AFB Symptoms
Symptoms

There’s a lot of good information here, telling you everything you need to know about recognising AFB: the visual symptoms, smell of AFB and more.

AFB Inspection and Diagnosis
Inspection and Diagnosis

Successfully eliminate AFB by telling the difference between symptoms of AFB and other brood diseases in the hive. We tell you the best methods for inspecting your hives.

AFB Law
The Law

New Zealand beekeepers have a number of legal obligations that must be met regarding AFB disease. Read the shortened list in summary, here.

AFB Elimination
Elimination

Most hives become infected because bees, honey or equipment have been put into a hive from another hive that is infected with AFB. Lower your chances of an  AFB infection by reading this section.

AFB Course Info
AFB Recognition Course Info

Find out when the next AFB Recognition and Competency Courses, or Refresher Courses are available. These are held throughout the year in various New Zealand locations across the South Island and North Island.

AFB App
The AFB App

Follow the link below to open the App. Once open to save to your device you need to bookmark the URL on your phone so you can find it easily again. Please click here to open.

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