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Requirements for interprovincial movement of honey bees, queens and/or used equipment

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through,... More ≫

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through, or outside of the province.

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Honey bee pests and diseases

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This comprehensive guide helps beekeepers to identify and control honey bee diseases and pests.

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Small Hive Beetle (SHB)

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A factsheet for Alberta beekeepers to be able to check for and identify small hive beetle in honey bee colonies.

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The economics of beekeeping in Alberta

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can... More ≫

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can be used for several purposes including preparation of feasibility studies, program evaluation and policy development for the honey/pollination industry. It can also assist individual study participants to compare their costs and returns with the group averages, to better develop and manage their operations.

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Purchasing honey bees or equipment in Alberta : questions to ask and things to consider

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This resource outlines important questions to ask and things to consider when planning to purchase honey bees or beekeeping equipment in Alberta.

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Alberta beekeepers' survey results

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The purpose of survey is to address some of the data gaps and information needs of the beekeeping industry in Alberta, each year the Statistics and Data Development (SADD) Branch conducts a survey... More ≫

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The purpose of survey is to address some of the data gaps and information needs of the beekeeping industry in Alberta, each year the Statistics and Data Development (SADD) Branch conducts a survey of beekeepers in the province.The survey results along with information from other sources are used in the development of provincial and regional estimates for selected honey variables such as colony numbers, yield, production and prices. These estimates, along with the survey results are shared with survey participants, industry, Statistics Canada and other stakeholders.

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Should I get honey bees? : things to consider

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This document covers reasons to get bees and the knowledge, time commitment, and cost of beekeeping. The reader should be able to determine if beekeeping is right for them after reading this document.

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What to expect when inspecting : honey bee colony inspections and results

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Resource on what is looked for during honey bee inspections and how to interpret results once the inspection is completed.

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European foulbrood : quick facts

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This fact sheet is intended to serve as a quick resource guide to understand European foulbrood and its effects on honey bees.

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European foulbrood

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European foulbrood (Melissococcus plutonius) is a brood disease of honey bees, with near-global distribution. In Alberta, European foulbrood is listed as a bee disease under the Alberta Bee... More ≫

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European foulbrood (Melissococcus plutonius) is a brood disease of honey bees, with near-global distribution. In Alberta, European foulbrood is listed as a bee disease under the Alberta Bee Regulation. This fact sheet provides information on the life cycle, symptoms, management, and treatment of the disease. It also contains contact information and other helpful resources.

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