2014 CAPA Research Activities Report

2014 CAPA Research Activities Report

CAPA Research Activities 2014 This report should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all honey bee research being conducted in Canada, as the projects…

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Bee IPM Project

Bee IPM Project

Bee IPM Project Honey bees not only provide us with a source of natural sweetness in the form of honey but they also play a…

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Bee Forages

Bee Forages

The following publications were produced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and are presently out of print. They provide information on commonly grown livestock forage crops…

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A Guide to Managing Bees for Crop Pollination

A Guide to Managing Bees for Crop Pollination

Published by CAPA in 1995 and now out of print, A Guide to Managing Bees for Crop Pollination, provides excellent information for beekeepers involved in pollination,…

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Nosema Disease – Diagnosis and Control

Nosema Disease – Diagnosis and Control

Nosema disease in honey bees is caused by two different species of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae. This page contains links to information on the biology,…

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Economic Threshold for Varroa on the Canadian Prairies

Economic Threshold for Varroa on the Canadian Prairies

Are you interested in implementing an integrated pest management program for varroa mites? The attached guide provides thresholds developed from research at the University of…

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Bee Breeding

Bee Breeding

Honey bees are among the most challenging livestock to breed. The following articles provide great guides on the theory and practice of propagating and breeding…

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Non-Apis Pollinators

Non-Apis Pollinators

Excellent out-of-print resources on managing non-Apis pollinators. Construction Designs for Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee Shelters (Richards 1979) Alfalfa Leaf Cutter in Northwestern Canada Management of Alfalfa Leaf Cutting Bee:…

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Wintering Hives

Wintering Hives

Wintering honey bees in Canada can prove a challenge. The following publications are great resources for how to efficiently over-winter colonies and minimize losses. The Biology and Management of…

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