Beekeeping and honey production activities started at the farm in the spring of 2011. The benefit of beekeeping is to increase insect pollination (the transfer of pollen from one flower to another ...
Two local beekeeping clubs, Clark County Beekeepers and Spring Valley Beekeepers, are reaching out to those who are ...
Beekeepers are struggling,' says Manitoba Agriculture's provincial apiarist Derek Micholson. 'Some have actually left the industry, others are kind of hanging on by a thread.' ...
While beekeepers can treat for mites in the spring, there are few treatments available for use over the winter. Micholson says the mites can also develop resistance to some of the treatments.
Mr Alan Deeley says a long cold spring followed by warm weather had led to an increase of swarms Beekeepers will inspect hives once they reach 15C, however at the start of the year, temperatures ...