The small hive beetle quarantine is lifted, meaning it’s now endemic. This requires a strategic shift for beekeepers. Don’t panic over SHB; it’s a minor pest compared to varroa mites or foulbrood. Focus your resources on true colony killers. Follow Ontario’s 5 best management practices to suppress beetles and prioritize varroa control for colony survival. #beekeeping #smallhivebeetle #varroamites #apiary #pestmanagement #honeybees #honeybees #valleybeekeeping
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