The Canadian Beekeeping Federation called a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday to highlight the rise of the tropilaelaps mite (colloquially referred to as the “t-mite”).
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Canadian beekeepers warn of advancing tropilaelaps mite
Tougher antibiotic rules linked to bee death rise
Canada tightened farmer access to livestock antibiotics, honeybees included, in 2018; new research suggests that beekeepers may be losing more bees because of it
New research from University of Guelph shows honeybee deaths went up as antibiotic usage went down following Canada’s adoption of tighter rules, part of the effort against antimicrobial resistance.
Local Manitoba honey deserves more buzz
Manitoba’s beekeepers harvest high quality honey every year —Here are some tips and honey recipes that feature the sweet bounty
Manitoba’s beekeepers harvest local, high quality honey every year —Here are some tips and honey recipes that feature the sweet bounty
Deadline looming on expanded winter bee loss insurance
Manitoba is giving beekeepers a more generous winter loss insurance package this year following a string of poor bee survival years
Manitoba is giving beekeepers a more generous winter loss insurance package in 2025, following a string of poor bee survival years. They have until Sept. 2 to take advantage.
Manitoba updates bee mortality insurance for 2025
2025 will be the first year a beekeeper’s winter bee loss insurance will be based on all their overwintered hives, up from 90 per cent
After another winter of high honeybee death, 2025 will be the first time a beekeeper’s bee loss insurance will be based on all their overwinter hives in Manitoba.
Beekeepers frustrated with denial on U.S. bulk bees
Federal agency says industry proposals on risk management not sufficient to let shipments in
Heavy winter loss of Canadian bees has some beekeepers calling for the reopening of trade for packaged bees from the United States, but others in the industry are still wary of imported pest issues.
Manitoba beekeepers battle for survival
Honeybee colony losses have hit 43 per cent, making 2025 the latest in a string of poor bee survival years for Manitoba’s honey producers
Honeybee colony losses have hit 43 per cent in Manitoba, making 2025 the latest in a string of poor bee survival years for Manitoba’s honey producers.
CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.
Mapping tool to stop accidental spray damage now available across Prairies
Organic farmers and beekeepers hope FieldWatch can prevent costly spray drift accidents — but buy-in is still building
FieldWatch mapping platform aims to drop accidental spray damage. It’s been available to Saskatchewan farmers and aerial applicators since 2012 and is now available in Manitoba and Alberta.
Wildfire smoke threatens to turn down honey tap for Manitoba beekeepers
Honeybees hunker down when there’s too much smoke in the air, slicing at a beekeeper’s honey flow —In Manitoba, there’s been a lot of wildfire smoke lately to contend with
Honeybees hunker down when there’s too much smoke in the air, slicing at a beekeeper’s honey flow —With so many fires raging in Manitoba, there’s been a lot of smoke to contend with.
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