American Foulbrood, a disease that kills honey bee larva, has been discovered at a farm near Philpstoun by a Scottish Government inspector.
Although not dangerous to humans and not affecting honey quality, it is incurable and all affected hives need to be destroyed, before it hits bee species.
For the full story see this week's
Journal and Gazette, out on July 23.
editorial@journalandgazette.co.uk