Handy Resources
KRTP provides practical learning opportunities for beekeepers at every stage, offering insights on honey bee health and best management practices.
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Canadian Bee Technology Transfer Programs (CAN-BTTPs)
Pest & Pathogen Management
Manitoba VetLab Honey Bee Laboratory Services.
If you have further questions before submitting to the VetLab, you reach out to the the KRTP for the MB Provincial Apiarist.
National Bee Diagnostic Centre Lab Services
Before you submit samples for diagnostic services, you may contact the KRTP or Provincial Apiarist for guidance on sample submissions and appropriate testing to meet your objectives.
CAPA Honey Bee Diseases & Pests Booklet
A concise and comprehensive Canadian publication made for beekeepers.
Available at local bee stores, online, and through the KRTP. Note: the KRTP stocks English, French, and Spanish editions.
- Other testing services are offered by the KRTP. See: Services to Beekeepers page.
General Beekeeping
Honey Bee Producer Guide to the National Bee Farm-level Biosecurity Standard
A comprehensive and quality reference for apiary management and operations.
Bee Pests Reference Guide: BeeAware
BeeAware has excellent layout and is easy to navigate. You must use some caution on regional distinctions as this is an Australian reference, however it's clear categorial layout makes it an informative tool.
Breeding & Queen Rearing
- BC-TTP Hygienic Testing
- UBeeO
- Harbo assay info
- Pin Test Stamp with Lutz Eggert: Interpreting hygienic responses
- We’ll be updating this section and more throughout the year as we add content to this new website.
Staying ahead of Varroa : Challenges & strategies (CAN-BTTPs/CHC/Véto-Pharma)
Monitoring Varroa Discussion Featuring: Bob Binnie, Dani Glennie, Derek Micholson, Dr. Nuria Morfin – Moderated by Matthew Polinsky
Assessing Syrup Quality: An Explanation of KRTP Syrup Testing Services
A Walk Through How to Use Formic Pro NOD Apiary Products with Tom & Heather
How Beekeepers Can Do Research: Practical ways to find answers in your operation with Lynae Ovinge of Buzzworthy Solutions
KRTP Program Update at 2025 February MBA Convention
Varroa Mite Monitoring (2011)
A project of the Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association with funding provided by Growing Forward’s “Food Safety Program, For Farms”. Made possible with contributions from Merv Malyon, David Ostermann, Rhéal Lafrenière, Dr. Rob Currie, Midcan Production Services, and others.
Dr. Rob Currie-Assessing Syrup Quality: Does it matter what and when you feed your bees
MBA Convention 2024
KRTP Workshop: Integrated Pest Management of Varroa destructor
Preparing Your Bees for Winter - Rob Currie
Full presentation, with a concise explanation of the info beekeepers need regarding syrup quality. Syrup in general is covered beginning at the 34 minute mark. The 2023/24 field trial covered from the 48 minute mark.