REPORTABLE PESTS & DISEASES –

Beekeepers are legally required to report these pests & diseases to our office (979-845-9713 or tais@ag.tamu.edu) at the first sign of them.

American Foulbrood (AFB)

Tropilaelaps Mites

OTHER PESTS & DISEASES – 

European Foulbrood (EFB)

Varroa Mites

Parasitic Mite Syndrome (PMS)

Nosema

Small Hive Beetle

Wax Moths

Tracheal Mites

Sacbrood Virus

Deformed Wing Virus (DWV)

Chalk Brood

Asian Giant Hornet

 

Useful resources for diagnosing honey bee health issues:

1. Identifying Brood Disease Pamphlet
   This pamphlet was generated by the Texas Apiary Inspection Service.  It compares the symptoms of American Foulbrood, European Foulbrood, and Parasitic Mite Syndrome.
2. The Bee MD
   This is an online diagnostic tool that can help determine honey bee health issues in the field.