Manitoba Knowledge & Research Transfer Program

#MiteAThonMonday The 2021 North American Mite-A-Thon runs May 1st-16th, and August 14th-29th. See links below for more information as well as a good video demonstration of the powdered sugar roll monitoring method.

The KRTP has added hygienic behaviour testing to its list of available services to beekeepers. Those participating in the Bee Health Monitoring Program can access hygienic testing at a reduced rate. Others wanting only hygienic testing can also access testing with an additional service fee. More information here: http://manitobabee.org//services-to-beekeepers-manitoba-b/

The KRTP will be hosting a FREE virtual workshop next Thursday, March 25, with special guests Dr. Rob Currie and Provincial Apiarist, Rhéal Lafrenière. Open to all Manitoba beekeepers. Email Derek at [email protected] to sign up!

The North American Mite-A-Thon spring session is just a few weeks away (May 1st to May 16th) and all Manitoba beekeepers are encouraged to participate. This would be an excellent time to do some follow-up monitoring to ensure your mite treatments are working. Or, if you haven't already sampled, a last chance to make treatment decisions before the honey flow (always be sure to read labels for application instructions, treatment and withdrawal times). See links below for more information. More varroa resources can also be found here: https://docs.google.com//1sjzXqMfZ5KixOERTPwC0o6-5_-3/edit

***EXCITING KRTP NEWS!*** Registration is now open for the brand new 2021 Manitoba Bee Health Monitoring Program. For more information, and to register for the program, please visit the link below to view and download the registration form.

New research led by Dr. Judy Chen of the USDA-ARS Beltsville Bee Research Lab makes clear the value of studying a common honey bee pathogen: Nosema ceranae. Thr...ough discovering that the parasitic microbe impacts honey bees by stealing iron, Dr. Chen has taken a step towards identifying potential therapies that improve honey bee health. Honey bees work hard to collect plant pollen, their main source of iron. Because iron is a crucial micronutrient for honey bees, interrupting the mechanism nosema uses to steal it could improve honey bee health outcomes when nosema is present (which is often). Check out the article below to learn more! https://www.ars.usda.gov//parasite-hijacks-iron-in-honey-/