February 2, 2026

One pesticide, two countries, two totally different decisions. Sulfoxaflor is approved in Canada, but banned in the US due to risks to bees. What happens when the science isn't settled? How do we balance agriculture and environmental protection? #Pesticides #Sulfoxaflor #Bees #Environment #Agriculture http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

Bee populations are crashing, and we all know it. But what if pesticides and habitat loss aren't the only culprits? Bee expert Mark Winston argues the real problem is our mindset. It's time to rethink our relationship with these vital creatures. #Beekeeping #BeeCrisis #Ecology #Environment #Sustainability http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

Worried about your bees making it through winter? The answer is surprisingly simple: house the colony in just one deep hive body. Create a compact space that the bees can easily keep warm, saving their energy and food. Feed them sugar syrup after pulling honey to compensate. #Beekeeping #BeeCare #WinterBees #HoneyBees http://www.valleybeekeeping.com

This text highlights the medical advantages of using honey as a powerful, natural treatment for wound care and infection control. Because honey possesses a unique "orchestra" of antimicrobial properties like low pH and hydrogen peroxide production, it effectively kills bacteria without causing the antibiotic resistance often seen in modern medicine. The source emphasizes that raw or medical-grade honey—rather than pasteurized…

In Ontario, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has become the standard for maintaining sustainable beekeeping and honey bee health. Since the late 1980s, researchers and organizations like the Technology Transfer Program have collaborated to combat parasitic mites and brood diseases. This strategic evolution involves a combination of selective breeding for resistant stock, rigorous monitoring techniques, and a diverse rotation of chemical…