Common honey bee diseases and pests pose a significant challenge to beekeepers due to their ability to swiftly spread within a beekeeping operation. Transmission can occur through various means such as drifting bees, shared feeding barrels, contaminated equipment, and insufficient biosecurity measures. One effective strategy to mitigate this risk is the implementation of hospital yards....
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...
Written by: Drew Walker, 2023 TTP Apiculture Technician Drew Walker has over 5 years of full-time experience as a professional heirloom gardener and greenhouse manager. She has been certified in beekeeping and integrated pest management since 2020 and is currently working as an Apiculture Technician for the Alberta Beekeeper’s Commission. Drew is also enrolled in...
The Three-Part Honey Bee Virus Series By Nicole McCormick. Alberta Tech Transfer Program Technician How can you manage honey bee viruses in your operation? After learning about the many transmission routes of honey bee viruses, we can now use this knowledge to identify how we can effectively manage them. Unfortunately, there are currently no...