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4.10 - Able to describe how comb can be stored to prevent wax moth damage

4.9 - Aware of whom to contact to verify disease and advise on treatment

4.8 - Aware of the current legislation regarding notifiable diseases and pests of honeybees

4.7 - Able to describe ways of controlling varroa using integrated pest management techniques

4.6 - Aware of acarine (a mite) and nosema (a fungus) and their effect upon the colony

4.5 - Able to describe methods for detecting and monitoring the presence of varroa (a mite) and describe its effect on the colony including awareness of the effect of associated viruses

4.4 - Able to describe the signs of the bacterial diseases American Foul Brood (AFB) and European Foul Brood (EFB), the fungal disease Chalk Brood and the viral disease Sac brood

4.3 - Aware of the reasons for regular brood comb replacement

4.2 - Aware of the reasons for good apiary hygiene

4.1 - Able to describe the appearance of healthy brood, sealed and unsealed