Data from the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) found that 57 percent of Manitoba bee colonies failed to survive the winter of 2022. That's two or three times higher than the acceptable losses for a beekeeper.
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Honeybees in cities not great idea
The researchers studied wild bee populations in Montreal and found a direct link between a high concentration of honeybee hives and a low population of wild bees.
Ottawa urged to improve how bee industry is regulated
MPs told CFIA should have experts on staff rather than relying on the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists
Beekeepers need a regulatory agency willing to work collaboratively with the industry and “rely on first-hand knowledge rather than hearsay, acknowledge industry and their expertise and respond in a timely manner.”
Beekeepers seek ‘stop-gap’ solution
Some beekeepers are struggling right now to keep mites in check, so waiting until 2028 for a new miticide isn’t a great option.
Beekeepers want access to American honeybee packages
Queens are now allowed from the United States, but Canadian producers want packaged honeybees included as well
John C. Hamilton, the apiary manager for wild blueberry producer Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd., said the Canadian industry can’t supply enough replacement stock and Eastern Canada’s wild blueberry industry is being held back.
Honey producers watch the temperature
Rod Scarlett, executive director of the Canadian Honey Council, estimated April 19 total losses of bees across the three prairie provinces have so far averaged 20 to 25 percent.
Honey producers watch the temperature
Rod Scarlett, executive director of the Canadian Honey Council, estimated April 19 total losses of bees across the three prairie provinces have so far averaged 20 to 25 percent.
