
Tag Archives Pollinators

A multitude of bees are your tireless workers
You might be surprised to find out just how much extra canola a few more pollinators can bring to your bins

Manitoba beekeeper receives recognition for protecting pollinators
Ian Steppler uses a thriving YouTube channel and speaking engagements to share his philosophy

Disappearing natural habitat threatens bees’ diet
Maintaining pockets of nature among cropland allows bees to thrive on a balanced diet, says beekeeper Ian Steppler

High-tech hives
Beekeepers might get constant hive conditions at their fingertips once a student project out of Assiniboine Community College is fully developed

More debate yet to come on neonics
Health Canada has satisfied its concern with three neonicotinoid insecticides and pollinator risk, but a decision to protect aquatic insects may yet take those chemistries off the table

No new major neonic restrictions: Health Canada
Existing restrictions remain, but they won’t be expanded for the foreseeable future

Pollinator study looks for producer buy-in
A University of Manitoba researcher is looking for land to measure the impact of pollinator strips

Agri-food sector gearing up for neonic consultations
Government says it will listen to concerns about lack of useful alternatives to neonics

Trap counts in the black for bertha army worm, diamondback moth surge
Manitoba’s trap counts remained in the low risk classes until mid-July, when diamondback moth populations started to reach threshold in some fields

Pollinator seed mixes tailor made
Just like cattle and hogs benefit from the right rations, bees can benefit from the right mix of flowering plants
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