Ontario bee program: Small Hive Beetle surveillance

This dataset contains data the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness tracks as part of its pest monitoring of honey bee hives which are inspected and tested for pests such as the Small Hive Beetle. This dataset includes results confirming Small Hive Beetle. The management of honey bees and beekeeping in Ontario are regulated by the Bees Act.

The provincial apiarist and apiary inspectors appointed under the act inspect for presence of honey bee diseases and pests, abnormal bee losses and issue permits to beekeepers.