Honey bee pests and diseases
What you need to know about pests and diseases that can affect managed honey bee health in Ontario.
Pests
Northern giant hornet
An invasive predator of honey bees.
Small hive beetle
A pest of honey bees capable of damaging and stressing colonies.
Varroa mites
A common and very serious pest of honey bees in Ontario.
Diseases
American foulbrood
A serious brood disease of honey bees.
European foulbrood
A serious brood disease of honey bees.
Updated: June 26, 2024
Published: May 13, 2022