Alberta Bee News Magazine – December 2024
Mite Bombs By Nicole McCormick, TTP Lead Technician Adapted from presentation by Lynae Ovinge The parasitic mite Varroa destructor poses a major bee health challenge for beekeepers in Alberta and throughout Canada. Varroa mites parasitize honey bees by feeding on both larvae and adult bees, weakening their immune systems. In severe cases, this can lead...
By Maren Vickers, TTP Summer Technician Honey bee swarms are a nuisance that every beekeeper is familiar with, as they are a natural part of the hive’s reproduction behaviour. While generally indicating a very strong colony, the consequences afterwards are unsavory: half your bees gone, a wild hive in an unknown location, a virgin...
As we celebrate Pollinator Week 2024, we reflect on this year’s theme, “Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture.” It serves as a reminder of the integral role pollinators play in our world. Both the Honey Bee Health Coalition and Farmers for Monarchs, facilitated by the Keystone Policy Center, are committed to fostering environments where...