Varroa Mite Treatments: Procedures, Timing, Modes of Action
This is the recording of the third virtual lecture in our "Understanding Varroa Mites" series! A TRANSCRIPT OF THE Q&A PERIOD OF THIS LECTURE IS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.ontariobee.com/sites/ontariobee.com/files/Understanding%20Varroa%20Mite%20Treatments%20Lecture%20-%20Q%20and%20A.docx.pdf Title: Varroa Mite Treatments: Procedures, Timing, Modes of Action Description: While they may not be the only tool a beekeeper has available to them, chemical treatments remain an important part of any…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Hive Life Photos
For inquires about international Hive Life Photo sales, please contact the HBRC at shophbrc@uoguelph.ca. For domestic sales, check out our online store at hbrc.ca. In this video Paul shows the three styles of Hive Life Photos the HRBC sells; four frame nucleus, ten frame normal and ten frame abnormal colonies. At the end of the video Paul demonstrates how to…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Nectar vs. Honey | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 59
Honey is made from nectar, but the two substances are quite different. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis explains the differences between nectar and honey. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct any inquiries to our email: honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Manitoba Honey Bee Day-MBA
Mike Clark introduces the Honourable Ron Kostyshyn Minister of Agriculture of Manitoba, Derek Micholson, Manitoba's Provincial Apiarist and Matthew Polinsky, Manitoba's KRTP Lead at the Manitoba Honey Bee Day, held at the Little Brown Jug in Winnipeg on May 29, 2024.
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Varroa Mite Population Dynamics and Monitoring
This is the recording of the second virtual lecture in our "Understanding Varroa Mites" series! Title: Varroa Mite Population Dynamics and Monitoring: Know thy Enemy Description: Beekeeping in Canada changed dramatically with the introduction of Varroa destructor. Although we have learned a lot about the damage these mites cause, beekeepers are not always able to keep Varroa below damaging levels.…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Propolis | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 58
Honey bees do not just make honey and beeswax, they make something called propolis too! In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis explains what propolis is, and why honey bees use it. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Uniting Colonies
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, and our veterinary intern Yiza from Mexico, explain proper techniques and processes to unite colonies. Filmed and edited by Wissarut Sukhaket. Link to video transcript: https://hbrc.ca/beekeeping-videos/uniting-colonies/ Frequently asked questions: https://hbrc.ca/faq/ For more videos, check out the University of Guelph's HBRC YouTube channel at this link: @University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Understanding the Impacts of Varroa Parasitism
This is the recording of the first virtual lecture in our "Understanding Varroa Mites" series! Title: Understanding the Impacts of Varroa Mite Parasitism Description: In order to fight Varroa mites, it's important to understand them. Beekeepers know that Varroa mites can devastate colonies. However, the mechanisms of this destruction can seem a little murky. This talk will provide a nuanced…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025