Identifying Viral Pathways of Transmission – Part 2

The Three-Part Honey Bee Virus Series By Nicole McCormick, Alberta Tech Transfer Program Technician   How are honey bee viruses transmitted? In part one of this three-part honey bee virus series, we learned how to identify clinical signs of common honey bee virus infections and to understand their effects on colony and bee health. Now,...

Describing Common Honey Bee Viruses Affecting Albertan Colonies – Part 1

The Three-Part Honey Bee Virus Series By Nicole McCormick, Alberta Tech Transfer Program Technician   Let’s talk about honey bee viruses! The battle with viral infections is becoming constant within the honey bee industry, and it’s more crucial than ever that beekeepers know the identification, transmission, and management of bee-related viruses. Some common viruses present...