CANADIAN Best Management Practices for HONEY BEE HEALTH
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the honey bee industry are developed by different levels
and divisions of government, various organizations, institutions and stakeholders. Content
ranging from regulations for pest and disease treatment thresholds to management of colonies
during pollination services are included. While in many cases these recommendations are readily
available, their authors are varied and the publications are provided by diverse sources. Some
recommendations will apply to the Canadian nation as a whole, while others will only relate to
specific areas of the country. The BMPs discussed in this document refer to those that pertain
to honey bee health. Traceability aspects like food safety, beekeeper safety and environmental
safety are not included within this BMP document.