Country Fields Beekeeping Supplies

Country Fields Beekeeping Supplies We are the largest retailer of beekeeping supplies in Atlantic Canada! We serve the beekeeping needs of Atlantic Canada. We ship daily at cost with no mark up!

With 15 years of beekeeping experience, we can provide advice on what you'll need and how to get started! We carry high quality brands of beekeeping supplies, tools, accessories, and treatments: Sherriff, Maxant, Dadant, NOD, Medivet, etc. Our woodenware is locally manufactured with pine from Nova Scotia. Don’t miss out on our Monthly and Spring Specials! Have a question? Call or Email us Today! Toll free: 1-877-505-6363
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Big trade news for Canadian beekeepers:The US recently slapped a steep 50% tariff on Canadian natural honey as part of a...
09/21/2026

Big trade news for Canadian beekeepers:

The US recently slapped a steep 50% tariff on Canadian natural honey as part of an escalating broader trade dispute, essentially shutting down our biggest export market overnight.

Here is what is happening:
Exports have been drastically reduced or halted: With thin margins on bulk honey, a 50% tariff makes Canadian honey uncompetitive south of the border. US buyers immediately paused orders. Zero US producer push: American beekeepers didn't ask for this… US packers actually rely on Canada’s clean, high-grade white honey for blending.

Canadian counter-tariffs: Ottawa retaliated with a matching 50% duty on incoming US honey, but because we export far more than we import, the domestic sector still faces the squeeze.

While a lighter 2026 domestic harvest has cushioned the blow for now, long-term tariffs will put serious pressure on Canadian commercial apiaries. Now more than ever, make sure to check your labels and support your local Canadian beekeepers!

Are you a beekeeper who has been personally impacted by this? Have you sought other markets? Please let us know your story!

Great news for pollinator health in Canada!The University of Guelph just opened its new Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Rese...
09/15/2026

Great news for pollinator health in Canada!

The University of Guelph just opened its new Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre, and it’s a massive win for beekeepers and researchers alike.

Tucked right next to the arboretum, the space works as a true living lab. It combines advanced research tackling big threats like the Varroa mite with hands-on classrooms, community workshops, and a working apiary where visitors can watch honey extraction happen in real time.

With honey bees playing such a massive role in our food security, seeing this kind of dedicated investment in apiculture research is incredible to watch.

There is also ongoing research at Dal, Acadia and MSVU. Have you ever visited a working research yard? I'd love to hear about it below!

I'm not sure where you live, but here in Nova Scotia, Fall is definitely in the air! As temperatures begin to cool, the ...
09/08/2026

I'm not sure where you live, but here in Nova Scotia, Fall is definitely in the air! As temperatures begin to cool, the real work starts inside the hive.

September is all about setting our honey bees up for winter survival. That means assessing food stores, monitoring mite counts, and making sure the colony is rearing strong "winter bees" to carry them through the cold months ahead.

A healthy, well-fed hive in the Autumn makes all the difference when Spring arrives.

What’s your top priority in the hive this month? Drop your tips below!

09/04/2026

The retail store will be closed Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th. We will also be delayed opening on Wednesday, September 9th until 12:00pm. Happy long weekend 🐝

Ever wonder what’s actually happening when a beekeeper uses smoke?One of the most common myths about beekeeping is that ...
09/02/2026

Ever wonder what’s actually happening when a beekeeper uses smoke?

One of the most common myths about beekeeping is that smoke "puts the bees to sleep" or knocks them unconscious. In reality, honey bees stay fully awake... the smoke simply changes how they communicate and react through two natural instincts:

- It masks alarm pheromones: When bees detect a disturbance, guard bees release an alarm pheromone called isopentyl acetate (which actually smells a lot like artificial bananas). This scent alerts the rest of the hive to go on high alert. Cool wood smoke overwhelms their delicate scent receptors, preventing that panic signal from spreading through the colony.

- It triggers a natural survival reflex: In the wild, smoke means a potential forest fire. The colony's immediate instinct is to rush into the honey stores and gorge themselves in case they have to abandon the hive and build a new home elsewhere. A bee with a full belly of honey is sluggish, content, and much less inclined to sting.

Using cool, clean smoke is one of the oldest, gentlest ways beekeepers ensure hive checks remain calm and stress-free for both the bees and the beekeeper!

Did you know this, or did you always assume smoke acted like a bee sedative? Share your thoughts below!

Has your honey turned solid and cloudy? Don't throw it out!Crystallisation isn't spoilage, it's actually proof your hone...
08/27/2026

Has your honey turned solid and cloudy? Don't throw it out!

Crystallisation isn't spoilage, it's actually proof your honey is 100% pure and unpasteurised. Raw honey is naturally supersaturated with natural sugars, and over time, glucose separates from the water and forms stable crystals.

To reliquefy: Place the jar in a gentle, warm water bath (around 40°C) until it melts back into liquid gold.

Or enjoy it as-is: Use it as a rich, spreadable topping on warm sourdough or toast!

Do you prefer your honey runny or crystallised?

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The bees’ biggest enemy just got tougher.Recent studies confirm that Varroa mites are becoming increasingly resistant to...
08/19/2026

The bees’ biggest enemy just got tougher.

Recent studies confirm that Varroa mites are becoming increasingly resistant to conventional chemical treatments.

These tiny parasites feed on honey bees, suppress their immune systems, and transmit fatal viruses. With mites surviving standard treatments, beekeepers are facing record colony losses, putting our entire pollinator ecosystem and food supply at risk.

What’s next?
Scientists and beekeepers are pivoting to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)... rotating treatments, using organic acid alternatives, and breeding mite-resistant bees.

Healthy bees = a healthy planet.

Are you a beekeeper? What non-chemical or rotational methods are working best in your apiary? Drop your thoughts below!

08/13/2026

We hope everyone is having a productive season so far! Just a reminder the retail store will be closed this coming Saturday, August 15th. Apologies for any inconvenience 🐝

When thick wildfire smoke lingers and temperatures spike, nature hits a pause button:Flower Nectar Dries Up: Heat and lo...
08/11/2026

When thick wildfire smoke lingers and temperatures spike, nature hits a pause button:

Flower Nectar Dries Up: Heat and low humidity cause plants to produce significantly less nectar, forcing bees to fly farther and work harder for smaller rewards.

Bees Switch to "Air Conditioning" Mode: When hive temperatures rise above 35°C (95°F), bees stop foraging for food entirely. Instead, they collect water and bring it back to the hive, fanning their wings rapidly to cool the colony through evaporative cooling.

Smoke Disrupts Navigation: Heavy smoke blocks out the sun and polarized light cues that bees use to navigate, leaving them disoriented or stuck indoors.

You don't need to be a beekeeper to make a difference! Here are three easy, high-impact ways to support foraging honey bees and native pollinators in your yard during hazy, hot stretches:

1. Set Up a "Bee Oasis" (Water Station)
Bees need water desperately during hot and smoky weather—both to drink and to cool their hives—but deep water features like pools or birdbaths are dangerous drowning hazards.

How to make one: Fill a shallow dish, plant saucer, or birdbath with clean water.

Add landing pads: Fill the dish with landing rocks, river pebbles, smooth marbles, or wooden w**e corks. Bees need a dry surface to land on so they can safely sip without falling in!

2. Avoid Trimming Late-Summer "Weeds"
Late summer is a critical window for bees to gather reserves before autumn.

Hold off on deadheading or cutting back late-blooming flowers like Goldenrod, Coneflowers, Asters, Sedum, and Black-Eyed Susans.

Even blooms often considered "weeds"—like clover, dandelion, and chicory—provide high-density pollen and nectar right when wild food sources are scarce.

3. Provide Morning & Evening Shade
If you have potted flowering plants or pollinator containers on a sun-baked deck or patio, move them into partial shade during peak afternoon heat. Cooler blossoms retain their moisture and nectar far longer, giving bees a reliable feeding station during the hottest hours of the day.



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Did you know honey bees are master mathematicians?Ever wondered why honeycombs are made of hexagons? It’s not just a cut...
08/05/2026

Did you know honey bees are master mathematicians?

Ever wondered why honeycombs are made of hexagons? It’s not just a cute design choice... it's engineering genius.

Hexagons are the most efficient geometric shape in nature. They allow bees to store the maximum amount of honey while using the absolute minimum amount of wax to build the structure.

Building wax takes an enormous amount of energy for a hive. Bees need to consume roughly 8 lbs of honey just to produce 1 lb of wax! By using hexagonal geometry, the colony saves precious time, energy, and resources.

Nature really has it all figured out.

What is your favourite fun fact about nature? Let us know in the comments below!

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