April 2015

OBJ excerpt: OBA talks bees with Minister Glen Murray

April 29, 2015

Here's an excerpt

Compelling new evidence released today supports restrictions on neonics

April 22, 2015

Nature Magazine April 22, 2015

How was your winter? Take OBA's 2-minute survey.

April 21, 2015

We'll get back to you with the results as soon as the survey closes on May 1st.

OBA Newsletter: Worried about Lyme Disease?

April 21, 2015

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Better Farming: Border bee buzz

April 19, 2015

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Global 16x9: Global revisits bees and neonics. Featuring OBA VP Jim Coneybeare

April 19, 2015

Watch video here.

Global: Proposed ban of suspected bee killer sets off massive fight in rural Ontario

April 18, 2015

Watch Global at 7 pm on Saturday for insight into where we are on the effort to reduce neonicotinoids.

Lowes launches plan to phase out pesticides linked to honey bee decline: G&M

April 17, 2015

Grade 5 class pet honeybee proves the key to learning is passion

April 16, 2015
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OBA response to Ont. Govt. draft regulations to restrict neonics

April 13, 2015

Media Release:

New Research: Bee declines driven by combined stress from parasites, pesticides and lack of flowers

April 9, 2015

ABSTRACT  

New research from EU: Ecosystem services, agriculture and neonicotinoids

April 9, 2015

Summary    

New research: Sublethal dose of clothianidin on monarchs = 1 part per billion ppb

April 6, 2015

Abstract    

Monarch butterflies (

International Honey Market Report 2015

April 4, 2015

Interesting report courtest of the American Bee Journal on issues facing the international honey market. 

Quebec beekeepers support continuing restrictions on the import of bees from US

April 4, 2015

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Interesting interview with long-time Iowa beekeeper (audio)

April 4, 2015

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US EPA to halt expanded use of neonicotinoids amid honey bee decline

April 4, 2015

(Reuters) - The U.S.

New Research: Diversity prevents resistance: Habitats rich in species make it easier to combat pests

April 4, 2015

Summary: A diverse and species-rich agricultural landscape is also beneficial to farmers.

New Research: Diversity prevents resistance: Habitats rich in species make it easier to combat pests

April 4, 2015

Summary: A diverse and species-rich agricultural landscape is also beneficial to farmers.

Rapid increase in neonicotinoid insecticides driven by seed treatments

April 4, 2015