Abell is proud to support The University of Guelph’s Honey Bee Research Centre, which is dedicated to advancing honey bee health through research, education, and outreach.
The honey bee mortality rate is up in Canada- mites and a cool spring are to blame It’s been a difficult start to spring for local beekeepers. Many are opening their hives to find they’re colonies have died over the winter. “I was shocked and disappointed to find that all my bees had died over the winter,” said Resident Abell Bee Keeper Mike Stanley. “The loss is devastating and mirrors the pattern of loss felt by many bee keepers across…
In celebration of World Bee Day, Abell chefs are sharing a few of their favorite recipes featuring honey for mealtime inspirations. This collaboration celebrates Abell’s support of the Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph and the hardworking honey bee. Honey bees are vital to the health of the planet and the food chain as they are responsible for more than 35 percent of the foods we eat and the honey we enjoy. Furthermore, when you buy honey,…
It’s bee season and the experts from Abell Pest Control have some tips on how to ‘bee friendly’ and minimize the risk of bee stings. Bees are important pollinators as they play a critical role in pollinating trees and flowers and maintaining healthy ecosystems, which are essential for our food production. However, encounters with bees can be frightening and can sometimes result in stings. By following a few simple tips on how to ‘bee friendly‘, you can enjoy their beauty,…
In recognition of World Honey Bee Day 2022, Abell Pest Control held its first-ever art contest for employees and their families. The ask – create original art featuring the honey bee as the muse. Over the past few months, Abell employees and their families from across the nation got to work and created beautiful art pieces that now hang in the front lobby of Abell’s home office in Toronto. We were amazed at the response and the concern people have…
Abell Route Manager Shawn from St. Thomas, Ontario, will once again enter Abell’s history books by ‘growing’ a ‘beard of bees’ later this summer to bring awareness to and raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Shawn has always been a bit of a daredevil with his fundraising initiatives, and given what he does for a living, believes this is a great way to raise money for a good cause. How does he do it? Every colony has a queen bee, and all…
It’s honey bee swarming season, and the country is buzzing with colonies everywhere. Swarms usually freak people out, but they are a valuable resource and can show up anywhere, as Abell Technician John Ciancio learned when visiting a customer in Campbellville, Ontario. The customer alerted John because they thought it was a wasp nest, and we’re concerned about staff being stung. Paul immediately knew it was a bee swarm by the way the bees were grouped on the branch. Abell…
Abell beekeeper Mike Stanley’s beehive swarmed this month. His beehive did well thru the winter and was so healthy this spring that it needed room to expand and split off. He captured the swarm and put the bees into another bee box with brood frames and honey frames. We are optimistic the bees will take to their new home.
Our newest beekeeper, one of our Regional Manager’s 2-year-old grandson, is suited up and ready to go! Bee season is upon us – since 2006 there has been a drastic reduction in bee colonies in North America for honeybees, bumble bees and other wild bees. Bees and other beneficial insects pollinate plants, allowing them to reproduce. We can help by planting wildflowers and raising awareness and resources to help fund important research and support efforts that improve bees natural habitats.
March 19th is the First Day of Spring. Abell’s Celebrating with you by distributing 10,000 packets of wildflower seeds. Wildflower gardens, even small ones, can support the health and welfare of 800+ species of bees in North America. Visit us at abellsavesbees.com to learn more about what we can all do to help promote vibrant, healthy bee populations that will benefit us all.
