Did you know? Over 75% of the world’s major crops depend on the pollination of edible plant species: fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and more. And more than 30% of our food relies on bee pollination. Yet, the health and survival of this species are seriously threatened.
Fully aware of these challenges, the Véto-pharma Bee Science department has been dedicated to bee health for over 25 years. We support the beekeeping sector by staying attentive to its needs and developing innovative, safe, and effective solutions. Our efforts are rewarded, as our products help support over 6 million colonies each year!
Beyond our current product range, we are making significant investments for the future. This includes research projects aimed at developing new treatments for Varroa, solutions to trap hornets, and high-quality nutritional products, thus supporting beekeepers in their work.
Our Areas of Action
Fight against Varroa
Varroa destructor is a parasitic mite that weakens honeybees and promotes the spread of diseases and viruses. Fighting against Varroa is essential to ensure the survival of bee colonies, which are crucial for pollination and global food production.
Yellow-legged hornet trapping
These formidable predators attack hives and decimate colonies, impacting colony survival, honey production, and pollination. By developing effective solutions to trap hornets, we limit their proliferation and preserve the balance of ecosystems.
Bee nutrition
Feeding bees is often reduced to simply providing sugar, but it is actually much more complex. It requires special attention, especially during rainy seasons or in areas lacking floral diversity.
Adequate nutritional intake, both in quantity and quality, is essential to ensure the proper functioning of the colonies!
Our support for the beekeeping sector
At Véto-pharma, we are fully committed to supporting beekeeping and bee health. From Research and Development, with our experimental apiary and R&D laboratory, to partnerships with associations and universities, as well as our financial investments: our actions are driven by innovation and collaboration!
Discover all our initiatives to value bees, support beekeepers, and promote biodiversity.
Discover Amiflex®, the first registered amitraz “flash” treatment in Canada, designed for fast and easy Varroa control.
Discover Amiflex® 2.0, a ready-to-use 7-day treatment for Varroa control in the USA, now accessible without an RUP license.
Discover how gut microbiota modulation may contribute to honey bee health, with a focus on the role of Pediococcus acidilactici and research conducted around Bactobee®.
Discover Apivar® 2.0, its key features, differences from the original Apivar® and practical information for Varroa control.
Discover the impact of Vespa velutina on honey bee colonies and key strategies for effective, integrated hornet and Varroa management.
Discover what the latest Australian amitraz resistance findings really mean. Learn how to manage varroa effectively with expert advice, monitoring and integrated management strategies.
Part 1 – Beekeeping in the face of heatwaves: understanding and adapting
Extreme heat affects honey bee colonies. Discover how to improve hive thermoregulation and help bees cope with high temperatures.
Honey quality: what are the main analysis criteria?
Honey quality criteria: discover key analyses, including moisture, insoluble matter, HMF, acidity, diastase activity, and pollen origin.
Tropilaelaps: can the mite travel with a swarm?
A 2026 field study found Tropilaelaps mites traveling with a honey bee swarm and breeding in a new colony. Key findings and insights.
Meeting with Fabiana Ahumada – North America Sales Manager at Véto-pharma
Fabiana Ahumada joined the Véto-pharma sales team in May 2026. She is responsible for sales in the North American region. She has a strong expertise in honey bee health and nutrition.
Tiny Bacteria, Big Impact: Pediococcus acidilactici and Honey Bee Health
How the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici supports honey bee gut health, resilience to pesticides, and stronger colonies in spring. Evidence inside.
Varroa, nutrition, hornets: the trio that determines overwintering success
September shapes overwintering success. Varroa, nutrition and the yellow-legged hornet: three factors to monitor now for healthy winter bees.