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Honey bee pests and diseases : best management practices

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Best management practices for honey bees in Alberta.

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Honey bees and winterkill

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After the unusually high overwintering losses during the winter of 2006-2007, beekeepers were concerned about honey bee health and what should be done to reduce bee winterkill. Because winterkill... More ≫

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After the unusually high overwintering losses during the winter of 2006-2007, beekeepers were concerned about honey bee health and what should be done to reduce bee winterkill. Because winterkill can be attributed to several possible causes, best management practices have been developed to provide beekeepers with some options to minimize the amount of winterkill in any given year.

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Commercial honey industry

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce honey production and marketing as a potential business opportunity. This overview focuses on the key management issues in developing and operating a... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce honey production and marketing as a potential business opportunity. This overview focuses on the key management issues in developing and operating a honey enterprise in Alberta. This profile isn’t intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of all the key factors that would influence the success of their individual enterprise.

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