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Erdinger beekeepers warn: How to protect yourself from honey adulteration!
In the Erding district, the honey harvest ends in 2025. Beekeepers warn against honey adulteration and appeal to consumers for local honey.
Erdinger beekeepers warn: How to protect yourself from honey adulteration!
The 2025 honey harvest in the Erding district is almost complete after beekeepers have been busy harvesting since mid-July. As Merkur reports, beekeepers are taking a mixed look at the mixed season. While the spring was rich in flowers and the bees were busy collecting nectar, the summer population in June was rather modest despite the good weather. Some colonies even had to be fed, and the wet July caused problems for the beekeepers' breakfast tables.
Preparations for winter have already begun, and jewelweed plays a significant role in this. The nectar of this plant is not harvested, but it ensures the colonies' winter supply. In addition, the silphia and sunflower fields in the district contribute to the pollen supply for the bees. Varroa treatment is currently underway on the bee colonies and is expected to last until September. A positive aspect of the past few months, however, is the successful queen breeding that took place in May and June under optimal weather conditions.
The danger of counterfeit honey
Of course, there is also less good news. According to Merkur, the increase in honey adulteration on the world market has reached alarming proportions. To counteract this trend, beekeepers are urgently appealing to consumers to buy local honey. Not only does it contribute to supporting local agriculture, but it also promotes the preservation of the bee population in the region. After all, bees are a mainstay of our ecosystem.
The threat of American foulbrood
The disease only affects the brood of bees, which does not pose a danger to the adult bees or the honey, but can seriously endanger the entire population. Beekeepers are therefore asked to check their colonies for symptoms, as the disease can spread quickly once the flight season begins. Mayor Verena Reithmann von Icking warns urgently and offers support in checking the beehives.
The situation is serious, but cooperation from beekeepers and support from consumers can help overcome the challenges. So let's keep our eyes open and do our part to protect local bees and agriculture!