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Managing the Small Hive Beetle

This text recounts the firsthand experience of a multi-generational beekeeping family in Ontario dealing with the first confirmed infestation of small hive beetles. The author describes the stringent quarantine measures and operational shifts required to manage the spread of this invasive pest within their commercial honey production. Government researchers and the family collaborated on various intervention methods, concluding that traditional pesticides and traps were often less effective than rigorous colony management. Practical advice is offered for other apiarists, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong, queen-right hives and practicing meticulous sanitation in honey houses. Ultimately, the source highlights how adapting to this biological challenge forces beekeepers to improve their husbandry techniques to ensure hive survival. #honeybees #smallhivebeetle #ontario #valleybeekeepingsupplies http://www.valleybeekeeping.com