Honey Bee Pests & Diseases
Practical information about prevention, monitoring, diagnosis, and management.
This section provides information regarding the disease and pests that may afflict honey bee colonies in Ontario. Information provided includes the biology of the pest, how to monitor for them and the available registered treatments.
Please refer to the Ontario Recommendations for Honey Bee Disease Control for current guidance regarding disease management.
Note: No other treatments (chemical compounds) other than those listed are approved for use in bee hives in Ontario. Always follow label instructions for handling and applying any chemical in the bee hive. This is important not only for the beekeeper, but also for minimizing the possibility of creating resistance to the chemical. Dispose of waste chemicals as directed on the label instructions. Follow withdrawal period recommendations on treatment labels.
Ontario Honey Bee Diagnostic Labs
- University of Guelph Animal Health Lab
https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/tests?title=honey%20bee&tid_1=24