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Asian Giant/Murder Hornets (Vespa mandarinia) Information and Resources
View the below resources for information on sightings and control of Asian Giant Hornets (ASG), otherwise known as “Murder Hornets”. Ontario Bee Journal – New Honey Bee Pests in North America: Asian Hornets Reported and Confirmed in British Columbia USDA New Pest Response Guidelines – Vespa Mandarinia – Asian Giant Hornet Asian Giant Hornet FAQs …
Read MoreGeneral Beekeeping Resources
Extensive list of online resources and courses for new and advanced beekeepers.
Read MoreApiculture Resources for Veterinarians
Find beekeeping resources relating to AMR for veterinarians here.
Read MoreApiculture Resources for Veterinarians
Find beekeeping resources relating to AMR for veterinarians here.
Read MoreOMAFRA's 2017 Ontario Apiculture Winter Loss Survey
Learn about the number of bee colonies in Ontario, the methodology behind measuring these colonies, management practices, and more.
Read MoreAntimicrobial Use and Resistance — Change is Coming
Pending Federal Changes to Address Antimicrobial Resistance
Read MoreGeneral Beekeeping Resources
Extensive list of online resources and courses for new and advanced beekeepers.
Read MoreAntimicrobial Use and Resistance — Change is Coming
Pending Federal Changes to Address Antimicrobial Resistance
Read MoreOAHN Bee Project: Paenibacillus larvae spore testing in Ontario honey bee colonies (in progress)
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Project: Tracking natural varroa mite population growth in honey bee colonies
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Research Project: Publishing the results of “OAHN Bee network research project 2018 – 2019: Surveillance on resistant Varroa destructor mite population to synthetic acaricides in Ontario” in a peer reviewed journal.
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Research Project: Communication and Design Assistance for the Ontario Varroa Monitoring Campaign
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network: Investigation of the role of varroa mites in Ontario honey bee health using next generation sequencing (NGS) technology
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Project: Refining the standard bioassay method for detecting resistance in populations of Varroa mites by acute toxicity
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Project: Mapping the population density of managed honey bee colonies in Ontario
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Research Project: Mid-Season Treatments for Varroa Mites, Residue Testing in Honey
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network Research Project: Surveillance on resistant Varroa destructor mite population to three synthetic acaricides in Ontario
Final report, presentation links, and infographic related to the OAHN Bee Network's project on Varroa mite resistance.
Read MoreOAHN Bee Research Project: Culture, antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular typing of Paenibacillus larvae, a causative agent of American foulbrood (AFB)
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Bee research project.
Read MoreHelpful Links for Beekeepers
This list of links provides a great starting point for beekeepers.
Read MoreStaying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018
Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.
Read MoreStaying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018
Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.
Read MoreOAHN Bee Network: Investigation of the role of varroa mites in Ontario honey bee health using next generation sequencing (NGS) technology
Read MoreVarroa Mite Awareness and Resources
Videos and resources on Varroa mites in Ontario, as well as the results from the previous Varroa mite awareness campaigns.
Read MoreVarroa Monitoring 2024
Everything you need to know about monitoring for Varroa mites, including the link to enter your Varroa counts!
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