Propolis: A Sticky Antimicrobial Secretion Helping Bees Fight Diseases

Bees amaze us with their incredible social organization. Even more fascinating is how bees maintain colony health. Bees have evolved a mutualistic relationship with plants that fulfill their nutritional requirements but also support their immune system function. As social insects, honey bees rely on their individual and social immune responses to fight pathogens inside and...

How Can I Prevent a Disease Outbreak Within my Operation?

Every year, beekeepers throughout the country work diligently to stay in business, which has been difficult with the erosion of health in the Canadian bee population. Honey bee health is challenged on many fronts, resulting in multifaceted and dynamic causes of bee declines. One of the key factors affecting colony loss is the presence of...