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to the apiary as soon as possible. If a swarm has been in the bait hive for several days, it is likely that it will have started building combs. These are very fragile. Swarm relocation should be done in the evening when all foragers have returned. Precautions must be taken to handle the colony gently to avoid breaking newly built combs (Figure 4). When reaching the apiary, place the colonised box on top of a hive and inspect the nest for any broken combs. If there are any, fix them on to top-bars. Allow them to settle down for a few days before transferring into the hive. Take all precautions (such as the control of pests) to help the young colony to establish quickly.
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Figure 5. Setting swarm boxes in trees on a cashew farm
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Honey Fraud Statement becomes available that the group becomes aware of.
Published in January 2019 the APIMONDIA Statement on Honey Fraud is the official position of APIMONDIA (the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations) regarding honey purity, authenticity and the best available recommended methods to detect fraud.
The Working Group will ensure through consultation with the leading honey scientists, technical experts, specialist honey laboratories or others with sufficient market knowledge, that the Statement is reflective of the most up-to-date information and collective thinking on the topic.
The Statement aims to be a trusted source for authorities, consumers, manufacturers, retailers, supermarkets, traders, and other stakeholders of the honey trade chain to ensure they stay updated with the developments of testing methodologies regarding honey purity and authenticity.
Due to the dynamic nature of honey fraud, this Statement is intended to be reviewed and updated periodically, and every time significant scientific advances occur in any of the fields covered by the document. Updates will be published on the APIMONDIA website and other appropriate publications.
The APIMONDIA Working Group on Adulteration of Bee Products will be the responsible body for the preparation and reviewing of this Statement at yearly intervals or whenever significant new information
To see the full statement, see www.apimondia.com/en 5
