Bee colonies at risk from lethal apian ‘anthrax’
American foulbrood is considered a death sentence for bees (Ben Birchall/PA)
Bee colonies are under threat from a lethal disease after the worst outbreak of apian “anthrax” in 10 years was detected in north-east England.
American foulbrood (AFB) has been found in more than 30 colonies within a six-square-mile area near Guisborough, North Yorkshire, according to the National Bee Unit.
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