Many thanks to Bill Turner, long-time beekeeper, teacher, bee mentor to many and a long-time active member of the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association for contributing the core of his …
Category: Beekeeping Resources
General resources for beekeepers
Available from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, this app is intended to help you with on-the-spot pest and disease diagnosis and treatment options. It’s free and available for Android and iPhone. …
The CDBA has arranged optional beekeeping insurance that our members can purchase.
BearSmart: a program of the Government of Alberta Wildlife interactions and safety: Here are a few resources from Government of Alberta BearSmart website BearSmart: Bees and Bears Fact Sheet 2017 BearSmart: Electric …
Continue reading “Bees Bears Cougars: Wildlife Interactions & Safety”
Here is a list of forums which association members use. Feel free to drop by and and join the discussions. www.BeeSource.com
Tips for Making a Bee-Friendly Garden Avoid using pesticides Plant a variety of flower types & shapes Plan for blooms all season Plant native flowers Plant flowers which are white, …
Continue reading “Horticulture: Bees and Trees and Flowers – How you can help the bees”
See Canadian Honey Council for: List of Provincial beekeepers associations List of Provincial Apiculture specialists Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) American Association of Professional Apiculturists Alberta Beekeepers Commission Edmonton …
Alberta Apiculture: Annual Report for 2016 The Annual Report by Medhat Nasr was issued Jan 9, 2017. It contains a great overview of the year’s results. 2016 ALBERTA PROVINCIAL APICULTURIST …
Continue reading “Rules and Regulations Government of Alberta & Canadian Food Inspection Agency”
Honey Prices – Wholesale and Retail Skamberg Honey Market Report Bee Maid: Spruce Grove, AB & Winnipeg, MB Golden Acres Honey: Three Hills, AB
Useful links to information including Tips for Beginners, Spring Management, Fall and Winter Management, Bee Health App for Smart Phones, and Products of the Hive.