The international trade in bee products is a complex issue as a result of the diverse uses of these products. This is especially true with regard to honey. In most cases, honey is imported for human consumption: the high purchase and shipping costs preclude the use of honey as feed for bees. For these reasons, the risk of transmitting disease through honey is minimal. However, this risk should ...

Turkey is the second largest honey producer in world. However, beekeeping sector, especially export of and products, not supported by income compatible with this asset. The main reasons for discrepancy are presence bee diseases (predators) their residues honey. Due to observation Aethina tumida (small hive beetle; SHB) Europe (Italy) Tropilealaps spp. Iran’s border regions close Turkey, Ministr...