US EditionBeekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
Canadian beekeepers want a ban on overseas bee imports to prevent the spread of the tropilaelaps mite, which can collapse hives within two months, says Alberta Beekeepers Commission.
- Canadian beekeepers are concerned about the spread of the tropilaelaps mite from Asia, which poses a threat to pollinators, and are advocating for a ban on importing non-North American bees to protect local populations.
- The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is leading the lobbying efforts for this import ban as the pest can be devastating.
- Curtis Miedema, President of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission, stated that Canada should halt all imports of bees from outside North America to prevent the pest's spread.
- Alberta Conservative MP Arnold Viersen has expressed support for resuming imports from the United States, which have been banned for years due to other pests.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
"We're hoping to see the government intervene and stop the imports of bees from any offshore. We feel like North America needs to become a stronghold and keep this mite out," said Chris Miedema, president of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA -- Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
