Union County Beekeepers Practice Test

Re-queening is recognized as a potential treatment for European Foulbrood because the disease is often linked to the quality of the queen and her ability to maintain colony health. A weakened or poor-quality queen may not produce suitable brood, which can lead to heightened susceptibility to diseases like European Foulbrood. By introducing a new, healthy queen, the colony can improve its overall vitality and resistance to infections. The new queen may help establish better brood patterns and bolster the colony's defenses against the disease.

In contrast, while immediate use of antibiotics may seem like a direct approach to treatment, it's not always effective or recommended for European Foulbrood as it can mask the problem rather than resolve it. Culling all affected bees is a very drastic measure that is typically not necessary unless there is severe infestation, as it can disrupt the entire colony structure. Burning hive equipment is an extreme response often associated with other diseases like American Foulbrood and isn’t a standard treatment for European Foulbrood.