On April 30, the first free EBA webinar was held under the auspices of the SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON BEE HEALTH.
Topic: Maintaining bee health and sustainable beekeeping relies on effective colony management.
The lecturers at the first EBA webinar were:Prof. Dr. Aslı Özkırım, Prof. Dr. Ivana Tlak Gajger and Dr. Giovanni Formato. The introductory speech at the webinar was given by Dr. Urška Ratajc –
Head of the EBA Scientific Committees.
The webinar lecturers covered the following topics:
1. “Best Beekeeping Practices in Europe: the B-THENET platform” –Dr. Giovanni Formato;
2. “How to properly use medicines to treat bees” – Prof.Dr. Ivana Tlak Gajger;
3. “Integrated Varroa destructor Control – Prof.Dr. Asli Ozkirim.
After the presentations, the leactures answered questions from the webinar participants.
This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of European Best Beekeeping Practices, regulatory guidelines for colony treatments, and
integrated Varroa destructor control. By integratin preventive measures, organic and medical treatments, and biotechnical strategies,
beekeepers can improve colony resilience and productivity.Standardized Best Beekeeping Practices and responsible medicine use,
in accordance with national regulations, promote healthier bee populations and sustainable apiculture.
Objective: To provide EU beekeepers, researchers, and policymakers with insights into sustainable colony management practices that
enhance bee health, focusing on best practices, regulatory compliance and integrated pest management.
Subtopics: To inform participants on B-THENET as a tool where they can exchange best beekeeping practices; provide participants with an
overview of national and EU regulations on hive treatments and responsible medicine use; propose information on winter colony losses and IPM strategies against varroa mite; strategies to enhance colony
resilience and reduce disease incidence.
EBA would like to thank all the participants in the webinar. The
lectures, the head of the EBA scientific committees and everyone who contributed to making this webinar successful and educational in these challenging times for beekeeping.