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Article: Bees gain better protection under new laws.
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- Isle of Man Newspapers (Douglas, England)
- Article date:
- July 18, 2008
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BEES are set to receive better protection from disease under new laws.
Honey bees kept in the Isle of Man have always enjoyed good health while the bee population on neighbouring islands has significantly declined with the spread of new diseases and pests most notably, Varroa.
Should the Varroa mite arrive in the Island, it could not be eradicated and would become a chronic cause of disease and reduced production.
At the request of bee-keepers the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry drafted new laws, which were approved by Tynwald this week.
It means the Island will be able to apply for additional health guarantees for ...