The toolbox that producers have at their disposal to manage the pests threatening their bees is getting more complicated
Glacier FarmMedia – For Ian Steppler, a commercial beekeeper near Deerwood, Man., managing varroa mites is a persistent battle. The invasive parasite, which has plagued North American beekeepers since the late 1980s, continues to escalate its toll on honeybee colonies across the globe. They’ve become a consistent contender among the top four causes of winter […] Read moreTag Archives varroa mites
Product developed to fight varroa mites in beehives
WINNIPEG — A company from B.C. and researchers working in Saskatchewan are leading the global fight against varroa mites, parasites that attack honeybees. Nature Recombined, a firm from Port Coquitlam, has developed a natural product, branded as ApiSave, that protects bees against varroa mites and diseases like American foulbrood. The product is now being tested […] Read more
Help extended for honeybees in Manitoba
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.
Varroa mite resistance to Apivar is increasing
Replacement products must be able to kill varroa mites without harming honeybees or affecting food safety for humans
Rod Scarlett, executive director of the Canadian Honey Council. “It is quite possible that the life expectancy of this particular chemical might only be a couple more years.”
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.
