DISINFECTION OF BEEKEEPING OBJECTS FOR BEES ASPERGILLOSIS

Bee aspergillosis is an infectious disease of bee brood and adult bees caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. Aspergillosis is a zoonotic disease that causes significant economic damage to beekeeping and potentially poses a danger to consumers of beekeeping products. Therefore, important tasks include selecting preparations that meet industry requirements and developing effective regimens and methods for their use. The article presents the results of laboratory and apiary tests of some oxygen-containing preparations for disinfection of beekeeping objects (hives, frames, equipment). The greatest effectiveness against fungi of the genus Aspergillus on all test objects was demonstrated by hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 10% with an exposure of 60 and 90 min and the preparation “Dezinbak Super” at a concentration of 6 and 7% with an exposure of 60 and 90 min. Acidification of hydrogen peroxide with a solution of acetic acid made it possible to significantly reduce its consumption and shorten the exposure time. Based on the data obtained, regimens for the use of tested preparatins are recommended, allowing not only to achieve effective disinfection, but also to obtain products of high sanitary quality.