Small Hive Beetle Found in New Brunswick
Message From: Maund, Chris (DAAF/MAAP) [mailto:chris.maund@gnb.ca] June 9, 2017 5:01 PM
Small Hive Beetle – Larvae Stage
The small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray, has been reported in honey bee colonies in New Brunswick. These honey bee colonies were imported from Ontario. Samples were taken on 3 June and 4 June, 2017 by me and Fletcher Colpitts. Specimens were forwarded to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and were confirmed to be the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray.
Small Hive Beetle – Adult Stage
The location of the infested colonies is: Gloucester County, New Brunswick. The nearest community is Saumarez, New Brunswick.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and all the Provincial Apiarists have been notified of this report.
New Brunswick departmental staff are currently spot checking other Ontario colonies in the area and are also determining if local NB hives are located in the vicinity. Next steps will be determined following this exercise.
Chris Maund
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Integrated Pest Management Specialist (Entomologist) and Provincial Apiarist / Crop Sector Development / New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries / Hugh John Flemming Complex / 1350 Regent Street / P.O. Box 6000 / Fredericton, NB, E3C 2G6 Tel. (506) 453-3477 |
NOUVELLE ADRESSE
Spécialiste de la lutte contre les parasites (Entomologiste) et Apiculteur provincial / Secteur du développement des cultures / Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Aquaculture et des Pêches du Nouveau-Brunswick / Complexe Hugh John Flemming / 1350, rue Regent / C. P. 6000 / Fredericton, NB, E3C 2G6 Tel. (506) 453-3477 |
Maritime Honey Festival
Beekeeping just got a little more exciting…
The Central New Brunswick Beekeepers Association is very excited to announce… The Maritime Honey Festival.
In affiliation with the New Brunswick Beekeepers Association, The Nova Scotia Beekeepers Association and the Canadian Honey Council this festival will be the place to BEE.
September 22nd & 23rd 2017.
Capital Exhibit Centre 361 Smythe Street, Fredericton, NB Canada
(4 hour drive from Halifax, 3 hour drive from Bangor, 5 hours from Montreal area)
- Promoting the importance of bees.
- Cultivate an interest in beekeeping as a hobby or commercial venture.
- Offer the public an opportunity to meet, greet, learn & buy from the beekeeping industry.
- Provide beekeepers the opportunity to learn and exchange good working practices.
- Celebrity honey tasting contest.
Do you have honey or industry related products you wish to sell, promote or exhibit to the public and fellow beekeepers?
Sponsorship opportunities & exhibit space is available for booking now. Go to www.maritimehoneyfestival.com for all the details. Check the website often for updates.
- Our preferred hotel provider and festival sponsor Holiday Inn & Suites Fredericton are holding a draw for 1 free night stay. This draw is for exhibitors and sponsors. Sponsorship or exhibitor space must be booked and paid before June 15th. to be eligible for the draw.
We are calling on all beekeepers and industry suppliers in Ontario, Quebec, Maine, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and others to join in what is a rare opportunity to showcase your products to the industry and public.
Thank you from the Organizing Committee.
Update on Randy Oliver Workshop
The location for the Randy Oliver ‘Research Tips for Beekeepers’ workshop has been moved to another location:
Best Western Glengary
150 Willow Street • Truro • Nova Scotia • B2N 4Z6 • Phone: 902-893-4311
The event will still begin at 2 pm in Salon EG at the Glengarry- you can also follow the signs once you get inside.
If you’re planning on staying for the lecture later that evening, Randy will be speaking at Cox Institute at the Dalhousie Agriculture Campus at 7 pm. The lecture is free and open to all.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or call (902) 957-3274.
Have a great day,
Robyn
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Robyn McCallum, PhD Candidate, A.Ag.
Apiculturist, Atlantic Tech Transfer Team for Apiculture (ATTTA)
Email: rmccallum@perennia.ca