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The Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph has been providing apiculture research and education since 1894.
The University of Guelph has a long history with apiculture dating back to 1894 when the first beekeeping courses were taught at the Ontario Agricultural College. In 1920, an Apiculture building was built on campus at the present site of the University Centre and was the first of its kind in North America for beekeeping studies. In 1966, the apiculture facilities were moved to the current location on Stone Road. These facilities are unique not only in Ontario, but also in Canada. No other university or research centre in the country possesses more beekeeping infrastructure than the University of Guelph. We provide leading cutting‐edge research focusing on basic bee biology and genetics, addressing international concerns about bee health, and meeting the needs of Ontario’s multimillion dollar agricultural industry.
The Honey Bee Research Centre under the direction of Dr Ernesto Guzman along with Apiary Manager Paul Kelly, work together to offer honey bee education to a wide variety of students from both the University of Guelph and enthusiastic beekeepers.
Our staff maintains over 300 honey bee colonies, which are used primarily for research and teaching purposes, but also for extension, personnel training and demonstration activities. Additionally, the molecular biology laboratory serves as a reference laboratory for bee breeding and diagnosis of diseases and pests in Canada. Apiculture research and education at the University of Guelph are internationally renowned and have been part of a long beekeeping tradition that started in 1894 when the first beekeeping courses were taught at the Ontario Agricultural College. In 1920, an Apiculture building was built on campus at the present site of the University Centre and was the first of its kind in North America for beekeeping studies. In 1966, the apiculture facilities were moved to the current location on Stone Rd. These facilities are unique not only in Ontario, but also in Canada. No other university or research centre in the country possesses more beekeeping infrastructure than the University of Guelph.
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A great day cell building here at the Honey Bee Research Centre. Queens are looking more royal than ever!
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Friday Fact Day! A healthy and well-mated queen bee can lay up to 1500 eggs per day, which is more than her own body weight in eggs! She has no time for cleaning or feeding herself when reproducing at that rate, which is why other bees will complete those tasks for her. This photo shows one of our own queens being tended by her attendant bees. Oh the life of royalty!
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Friday Fact Day! Did you know that honey bees perform a waggle dance to communicate where good food is to other bees? So this Canada Day, make sure to waggle dance and show your friends and family where the best poutine is!
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Friday Fact Day! Did you know that honey bees' wings stroke 11,400 times per minute, thus making their distinctive buzz! Unbeelievable!
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Simple Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe: 2 tbsp oil (such as coconut, olive or jojoba) 1 tbsp beeswax Optional: 2-3 drops of essential oil (such as peppermint or grapefruit) Melt the beeswax and oil together in a double boiler, add the essential oil and pour into a small jar or tin. Let cool. Our natural beeswax is available for purchase at Townsend House. We harvest it in the fall during honey extraction and filter it on site! #beeswax #diy Recipe adapted from: http://www.davidsuzuki.org
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Fact of the Day: Our raw honey is unheated so that it retains enzymes and pollen. We jar it in autumn during our honey harvest and it crystallizes naturally over time. It has antimicrobial and wound healing properties so it is great applied topically to cuts, scrapes and burns as well as soothing to sore throats. Pick some up at Townsend House! #honeyheals
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In need of a summer job? Do you have experience filming and editing video clips? We would like to hire an individual with audio visual and web design skills to work with our team on an initiative to improve our online honey bee educational resources. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to wallaceb@mail.uoguelph.ca by Friday, February 12th, 2016.
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Our crowdfunding initiative ended over the holidays and we surpassed our goal by $2000! Thank-you to everyone who shared, supported and donated. Check back on our website (www.uoguelph.ca/honeybee) on September 1st, 2016 to see our new features including: beekeeping how-to videos, fascinating honey bee facts and virtual honey bee tour!
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