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Colony and disease management
Bee Health app
The Bee Health app is based on current scientific knowledge to address honey bee diseases and pests. It is a handy resource to help beekeepers and other users to detect, diagnose, manage and treat honey bee diseases and pests. It includes pictures and treatment options which will aid beekeepers in adopting appropriate pest management practices. Thus, beekeepers can improve bee health and enhance on-farm food safety and biosecurity practices in their operations. Download the Bee Health app.
Beekeeping management publications
- Beekeeping in Western Canada
- Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Third Edition
- Honey Bee Producer Guide to the National Bee Farm-level Biosecurity Standard
Bee disease fact sheets and documents
Beekeeper management resources
- How to Reduce Bee Poisonings from Pesticides
- Purchasing honey bees or equipment in Alberta: questions to ask and things to consider
- Responding to accidents involving honey bees: a guide for first responders
- Beekeeper/owner preparations for dealing with vehicle accidents
- Bloom guide: hybrid seed canola
- Seed canola pollinators: a communication guide for agronomists and beekeepers
- Seed canola pollinators: a communication guide for seed companies and growers
Statistics and survey data
Alberta's industry
- Provincial apiculturist annual reports
- Potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry
- Economics of Beekeeping in Alberta
- Livestock statistics
- Statistics and Data Development Branch – Alberta beekeepers’ survey results
National industry statistics
Additional resources
Beekeeping groups/associations
Need a swarm removed? Contact your local beekeeping association.
- Alberta Beekeeping Commission (ABC)
- Calgary District Beekeeping Association
- Edmonton District Beekeeping Association
- Grande Prairie Beekeepers Club
- Lethbridge Bee Enthusiasts
- Red Deer & Area Beekeepers Association
- United Beekeepers of Alberta
Federal bodies
Honey bee laboratory testing facilities
Other related organizations/websites
Canadian
- Alberta Farmers’ Market Association
- Alberta Honey Producers – Bee Maid Honey
- Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA)
- Canadian Honey Council (CHC)
- Pollinator Partnership Canada
- Seeds of Diversity
- The Canadian Pollination Initiative
- University of Guelph
- University of Manitoba
International
- Apimondia
- Bee Health - eXtension
- Bee Informed
- United States Department of Agriculture
- University of Florida
- University of Minnesota
Contact
Connect with the Bee Health Assurance Team:
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bee Health Assurance Team
Crop Diversification Centre North
17507 Fort Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5Y 6H3