Mitigation measures implemented in 2014 appear to be working
Some people don’t like bees but these beneficial insects are among those that should be respected for what they do
Clothianidin, the active ingredient in Poncho and Prosper, may have got a bad rap
Experts and bee industry representatives say the story’s been presented one dimensionally by many in the media
One of the most common sources of pollen contamination is home pest control products
In Ontario, the treatments won't be allowed in 2017 unless a demonstrated need exists
Some high overwintering losses may be attributed to inexperience and not the winter weather
The varroa mite is still the top concern for beekeepers, in the eyes of one expert, but other factors can’t be ignored either
Bee mortality in Manitoba varied greatly from region to region last winter, but most honey producers saw improvements
