Recent Releases from Ontario Beekeepers’ Association / Les Apiculteurs et Apicultrices du Québec
Ontario and Quebec Beekeepers Urge Caution After Mass Bee Kill
Published Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:41:08 EST Read More
Beekeepers Need Farmers' Support On June 5th, 2020 two Quebec beekeepers experienced a mass killing of their bees associated with the application of herbicides. 600+ hives were being prepared for travel to blueberry pollination sites when more than 50% of the colonies were destroyed. At the time of the kills herbicides were being sprayed on a nearby field in windy conditions. The beekeepers affected were present at the time of the incident, were able to speak to the farmer and obtain t...... Click here to read this release