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Tom and Dana, our dynamic sales duo are headed to Edmonton, Alberta this week for the @AlbertaBeekeepersCommission AGM Conference & Trade Show. This year`s focus is "Building Back Beekeeping" and we`re looking forward to hearing invigorating talks about colony health management strategies.
🤔 Did you know that formic acid has been used for more than 30 years without any known mite resistance? Come by the NOD Apiary Products booth to discuss how Formic Pro can help you build back a stronger, healthier beekeeping operation—whether you manage five or five thousand colonies. 💪
#honeybees #varroamite #varroa #varroacontrol #beekeeper #beekeeping #beehives #sustainablebeekeeping #sustainabilitymatters #apiculture #honeybee #healthybeeshealthyplanet
Wondrous wintering!❄️ Jerry Jerrard of @Kawartha_Lakes_Honey gave us a tour of his indoor wintering facility for nucs and queen banks. What an amazing operation he`s setup! Jerry has been a beekeeper for more than 30 years with colonies located throughout the Bobcaygeon area. Kawartha Lakes Honey specializes in varietal honey, beeswax products, and each spring he produces nucleus colonies and Queens to help beekeepers start or expand their apiaries!
#honeybees #beekeeper #beekeeping #beehives #apiculture #honeybee #healthybeeshealthyplanet
We are so excited to join our local beekeepers at the OBA AGM & Conference this week! Connecting with fellow beekeepers is one of our favourite parts of what we do—and it`s even more delightful here in our home province. The NOD Sales and R&D teams will be in Peterborough today and tomorrow to take in all the wonderful events put on by the @OntarioBeekeepersAssociation. Come by the NOD booth to visit Tom, Dana, Heather & Hannah! Chat with us about sustainable varroa control for your colonies and hear all about our new Honey Bee Health & Education Centre in Trenton, ON.
This summer, we opened up our brand new facility in Quinte West. As a GMP-certified manufacturer, our team continues to produce the most sustainable, convenient and effective honey bee health products for beekeepers around the globe. This location is also home to our exciting new Honey Bee Health & Education Centre! We`re growing to offer beekeeping courses, workshops, speaking events, and more. Interested in taking part? Head to the 🔗 link in our bio to sign up for our email newsletter.
#nodapiary #honeybees #varroamite #varroa #varroacontrol #beekeeper #beekeeping #beehives #apiculture #honeybee #healthybeeshealthyplanet #ontariobeekeeping #sustainablebeekeeping #honeybeehealth
What do you know about Tropilaelaps? 👀 The always captivating Dr. Sammy Ramsey @drsammygrams shares a fascinating webinar on #Tropilaelaps mites with the Honey Bee Health Coalition. Head to the 🔗 link in our bio to watch the webinar.
Dr. Ramsey has worked with USDA and is now partnering with National Geographic @natgeo to continue investigation of this parasitic mite. Native to Asia, Tropilaelaps are a fast-growing concern for honey bee health. An infestation causes severe damage to honey bee colonies, such as deformed pupae and adults (stunting, damaged wings/legs/abdomens), parasitic mite syndrome, and colony decline. If (when!!) Tropilaelaps find their way to North America, it could have a devastating impact on honey bee colonies.
(Photo by Pest and Diseases Image Library, Bugwood.org)
#honeybees #beekeeper #beekeeping #beehives #apiculture #honeybee #healthybeeshealthyplanet
On the road again! Our Research team, Hannah Neil and Dr. Heather Broccard-Bell, are at the Saskatchewan Beekeepers` Development Commission 2023 Annual Convention this Thursday-Saturday. We`re excited to meet up with science and beekeeping friends, both old and new. Swing by the NOD Apiary Products table to chat all things honey bees with Hannah & Heather!
A few highlights we’re looking forward to:
🐝 Dr. Elemir Simko and Dr. Sarah Wood sharing the fantastic and groundbreaking honey bee research going on in the lab at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
🐝 Rob Currie (University of Manitoba) and Ernesto Guzman (University of Guelph) giving captivating talks on bee health
🐝 Keynote speaker presentation from legend in the world of honey bee research, Dr. Tom Seeley (Emeritus at Cornell University)
🐝 Updates from Provincial & Federal representatives about a variety of pertinent honey bee topics
🐝 …and of course: the trade show, silent auction, wine & cheese, and banquet.
#honeybees #varroamite #varroa #varroacontrol #beekeeper #beekeeping #beehives #apiculture #honeybee #healthybeeshealthyplanet #formicpro #formicacid #beecozy #nodapiary #skbeekeeping
“Anyone who thinks they are too small to make a difference has never met a honey bee.” 🐝
Here at NOD, we strive to make big impact with every little action. Whether we`re working on product development or creating finished product, chatting with beekeepers or finding ways to improve our waste management—each one of our team members contributes to making a big difference here at NOD.
A special thanks to Holly, our Director of Compliance, for the sweet reminder this morning! 😋🍪
Tom is on the road this week, heading to sunny California for the CSBA 2023 Annual Convention. Hosted by California State Beekeepers Association @californiastatebeekeepers in Orange County, the three-day event brings in beekeepers from far and wide. Whether you`re a commercial honey producer, running a pollination operation or brand new to beekeeping, Tom is our pro for all your inquiries about sustainable varroa control. If you`re attending this week, swing by the NOD Apiary Products booth to say hi to Tom 👋 and bring him your unique questions about how to use Formic Pro in your hives.
#nodapiary #healthybeeshealthyplanet #honeybees #varroamites #varroamite #varroa #varroacontrol #beekeeper #beekeepers #beekeeping #beehives #apiculture #honeybee
🐝 Bee the reason someone smiles today! Share a kind word, extend a warm gesture or lend a helping hand. Today is #WorldKindnessDay 😊 So take a moment to brighten someone`s day—just BEEcause. Acts of kindness start a ripple of change that can transform the lives of children, families and entire communities. 🌈✨ Today is an invitation to help make kindness the norm in your home, school and workplace.
#BeeKind #BeKind #DoGoodThings
Each year on November 11, we recognize and honour the brave men and women who served and continue to serve our country with courage and dedication. Join us in commemorating the extraordinary achievements and sacrifices made by Canadians who answered the call of duty: to defend our country and to promote peace in the world. Canadian peacekeepers are a beacon of hope around the world. Your service is our pride.
#CanadaRemembers #WeRemember #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringTheBrave
Dr. Heather Broccard-Bell, our Honey Bee Health Researcher, joins the November Urban Toronto Beekeepers’ Association meeting tonight as their main speaker. Dr. Heather will share our team`s experiences working with Spanish-style Layens hives this year.
As NOD expands into more global markets, we encounter various hive types in which our mite control products have not been formally tested. Since formic acid is a vapour, hive cavity shape and configuration can affect product performance. The Layens hive is a style that`s popular in some regions of Europe, and gaining followers among small-scale beekeepers in North America. Early this spring, NOD had 36 twelve-frame Spanish-style Layens hives custom built to accommodate field testing. Our research team worked hard to set up and manage this study! 💪🤓
Dr. Heather will share with UTBA what we learned: from build specifications to populating the hives, our management and varroa treatment experiences of these unique hives during the 2023 season.
It’s busier than a beehive here at NOD! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 This week, our Production team is focused on producing and packing Formic Pro in 2, 10 and 30 dose boxes to ship to beekeepers around the globe.📦➡️🌎 Keep up the great work team! 🤩
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #nodapiaryproducts #varroa #varroamite #varroacontrol #apiculture #honeybees #beekeeping #healthybeeshealthyplanet
Captivating #BeeLovers of all ages at the How-to Fair hosted by Quinte West Public Library @qwplibrary. Hannah and Heather are sharing how to help #bees and other #pollinators, and teaching the important skill of how to not get stung! Can you spot the marked Queen in the last photo? 👑🐝
Honey is a labour-intensive process—for both honey bees and their keepers 🐝 🧑🌾 🍯 But there`s another silent partner in this collaboration: the wide array of flowering plants that bees forage to create unique honey varieties 🏵️ 🌺 🌻 🌸
In our latest blog, Hannah (expert beekeeper and lover of all things honey) digs into some of the most interesting honeys—and the plants that help.
Click the 🔗 link in our bio to read about Magnificent Melliferous: Plants that Make Interesting Honey.
We had a frosty morning here in Quinte West and saw our first few snowflakes flutter by ❄️❄️❄️ With colder weather around the corner, we`ve got overwintering on the mind and a few reminders for your prep:
• Get your supplies ready to wrap hives. Inspect what`s in storage to ensure your insulation and hive wraps are in proper condition to use. Consider replacing any pieces that have been damaged. If you`re using Bee Cozy Winter Hive Wraps, we recommend placing your wraps on when bees begin to cluster—typically when your daytime high is consistently around 50°F or 10°C.
• Do a weight check. Make note of any colonies short on food stores that may need to be fed in late winter/early spring.
• Keep clear records. Having notes to refer to next spring will help inform your early feeding and treatment decisions—and offer valuable insights if you see winter losses.
“Our love of the honey bee is what drives this company”
🎉 A big congratulations to all the local businesses who were nominated and emerged as winners at the 2023 Quinte Business Achievement Awards last night! 🏆✨
Last year, NOD Apiary Products was honoured as the recipient of the 2022 Business Excellence Award. 🌟
We had a great time at the event and are thrilled that the QBAA showcased a video that beautifully captures what NOD Apiary Products is all about. We are proud to have had the opportunity to share our story with such a distinguished audience. Full video link in bio.
Once again, we extend our deepest appreciation to the QBAA for recognizing our dedication and hard work. We remain committed to maintaining our position as industry leaders and providing exceptional products and services. Thank you for your continued support! 🌼🐝
#QBAA2022 #BusinessExcellenceAward #LocalBusinesses #Gratitude #IndustryLeaders #nodapiary #healthybeeshealthyplanet #varroamites #formicpro #maqs
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — especially when it comes to monitoring for varroa mites. Yes… mite checks can be tedious and annoying. BUT they can help avoid bigger problems down the road. Although tempting, don’t skip that post-treatment check. Those are handy to find out if your apiary needs a follow-up mite treatment. A late-season treatment is better than no treatment.
Our preferred method is an alcohol wash. It’s simple, effective, and only requires a few extra pieces of equipment. We put together a quick refresher on how to complete one. Scroll through the key steps or head over to our blog post (link in bio) for step-by-step instructions on how to complete an alcohol wash to check your hive for varroa mites.
Let us know in the comments: Did you do post-treatment mite checks yet? 👀
#nodapiary #healthybeeshealthyplanet #sustainablebeekeeping #honeybees #varroacontrol #beekeeper #nodglobal #beehives #varroamites #apiculture #honeybee #varroa #honeybeespecies #varroamite #beekeeperslife #apiarist #organicbeekeeping #formicpro #beehive #bees #honey #maqs #alcoholwash
The NOD Social Committee organized a special "Givin` Thanks" Week to appreciate our employees!
Here`s a quick recap of the awesome activities we lined up:
☕ Timmy Tuesday - We kicked off the week with a cozy and delicious start! We served up coffee, hot chocolate, and mouthwatering desserts!
🍬 Way Back Wednesday - We had trivia of all things 90s, and we sweetened the deal with some tasty candy from the good old days!
🍹 Thirsty Thursday - We mixed up some refreshing "mocktails" to quench the thirst of our hard workers!
🎉 Friday Feast - To wrap up the week on a high note, our amazing social committee prepared a mouthwatering spread of pulled pork and delicious salads. It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of a successful week and show our gratitude for all our employees do!
Once again, a big THANK YOU to all our employees for your dedication, passion, and hard work. You truly make NOD a fantastic place to be! We hope you enjoyed our "Givin` Thanks" Week, keep up the amazing work! 💪
#nodapiary #healthybeeshealthyplanet #EmployeeAppreciation #GivinThanksWeek #ThankYouNODTeam #Grateful #HardWorkPaysOff
Our North American sales rep, Tom, is all set to attend the BCHPA 2023 Annual General Meeting, Conference & Trade Show from October 13-15 in Abbotsford, BC! 🐝🌼
Don`t miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts, discover new trends, and network with like-minded individuals. Whether you`re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting your beekeeping journey, this event is a must-attend! 🐝
📍 Find Tom at our booth to learn more about our products. He`ll be more than happy to answer any questions and provide valuable advice. 🐝💡
See you there! ✨
#nodapiary #healthybeeshealthyplanet #BCHPA2023 #AnnualGeneralMeeting #Conference #TradeShow #BeekeepingEvent #AbbotsfordBC #HoneyProducers #Beekeepers #BeekeepingCommunity #honeybees
