More than two million honey bees are said to have died in a fire in Zarnsdorf (Lower Austria) on Sunday, but there is disagreement about the extent of the damage, the cause of the fire, etc.
Between two and three million bees were killed in a fire at a beehouse in Zarnsdorf, Lower Austria, on Sunday – a fatal first report that caused a stir, especially among the fire brigade, police and the blue-and-yellow beekeepers’ association.
At the beginning of last week, a beehive had already burned down in the Scheibbs district. Suspicions of arson and brazen bee haters soon arose, but in both cases these were probably unfounded. Although firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fires, the police investigation found no evidence of intent or intent. Improper handling or careless use of so-called censers has probably been responsible for the cruel death of the beneficial insects.
Sepp Niklas, director of the Lower Austrian Beekeepers Association, explains: “Unfortunately, there are always cases of vandalism, but the biggest fire risk is certainly the censer. As an association, we increasingly recommend the use of clove oil. “That works well and causes less damage,” says Niklas.
Wrong calculations – “only” 500,000 bees dead?
While beekeeper Michael F. now calculates the damage at a maximum of 3,000 euros and three million dead bees, his alleged loss of nine colonies is causing dissatisfaction in the scene: “A bee colony has a maximum of 60,000 individuals, which means only about half a million dead insects out. A classic case of layered printing,” says an experienced colleague firmly.
Source: Krone
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