Ontario Beekeepers’ Association News

 Please take a few minutes to answer these quick multiple choice questions. All responses are strictly confidential. Open to all beekeepers in Ontario (OBA members and non-members). We'd like to hear from everyone to understand how the industry looks this year. We'll publish the results on the OBA website, Ontario Bee Journal and in the e-newsletter after the survey closes. Submit Responses

 Hosted by OSCIA, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to learn more about on-farm biosecurity best management practices and key areas of your farm to evaluate when developing a biosecurity plan as well as potential cost-share opportunities. Taking a workshop is a first step in creating a Biosecurity Plan for your operation and identifying gaps in…

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 7:00pm to Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 9:00pm Hosted by OSCIA, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to learn more about on-farm biosecurity best management practices and key areas of your farm to evaluate when developing a biosecurity plan as well as potential cost-share opportunities. Taking a workshop is a first step…

Oxalic Glycerin Strips Now Approved in Canada for Varroa treatment  The Canadian Honey Council is pleased to announce that it has received registration approval for an important new method of treating honey bees for Varroa mites. The new method, using glycerin and cellulose strips as a delivery method for oxalic acid dihydrate crystals, was recently approved by the Canadian Pest Management…