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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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10/09/2026

The retail store will be closed Saturday, October 10th and Monday, October 12th. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🐝

Have you folks been having problems with varroa mites? For beekeepers, staying ahead of Varroa mites is a serious proble...
10/06/2026

Have you folks been having problems with varroa mites? For beekeepers, staying ahead of Varroa mites is a serious problem, especially with increasing reports of resistance to conventional treatments like amitraz and synthetic pyrethroids.

I read an article recently about some interesting progress is finally making its way into the field with new modes of action:

Reproductive Disruption: Treatments like Norroa take a completely different route than the standard chemical approach. Instead of targeting the nervous system, it focuses on interrupting mite reproductive signalling inside capped brood cells, preventing foundress mites from successfully producing viable offspring.

Extended-Release Oxalic Acid: Formulations like VarroxSan are expanding the toolbox by providing a steady, continuous low dose of oxalic acid over time. This helps maintain steady suppression across entire brood cycles without requiring the narrow temperature windows or frequent applications of traditional vapour or dribble treatments.

Having viable options that target mite biology differently is important for long-term pest management. It's great to see the science catching up to the challenges beekeepers are facing.

For those of you having mite problems, what are your thoughts about this? Let us know.

10/02/2026

Starting tomorrow, Saturday October 3rd, we will be returning to our Fall Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Did you know that beekeeping is being used as a powerful therapeutic tool for young people and veterans navigating menta...
09/30/2026

Did you know that beekeeping is being used as a powerful therapeutic tool for young people and veterans navigating mental health challenges?

Working with a hive requires absolute focus, steady breathing, and calm energy, forcing you to slow down, quiet an overactive mind, and stay entirely in the present moment. Combined with the deep sense of purpose that comes from caring for a living colony, it offers an incredible, grounding path toward healing and confidence.

Have you ever heard of therapeutic beekeeping, or do you have any personal experience with apiary programs making a difference to you or anyone you know?

Have any of you heard about this?Police in northern Queensland, Australia, are investigating after professional thieves ...
09/26/2026

Have any of you heard about this?

Police in northern Queensland, Australia, are investigating after professional thieves targeted commercial apiaries, executing a precise operation to steal entire colonies—carefully swapping out brood frames and leaving empty boxes behind so the loss wasn't immediately noticed.

While the scale of the theft is staggering, the real sting is felt by local agriculture. Pollination is the unsung engine of our food supply. Losing nearly a million specialized, working bees right ahead of critical crop pollination cycles deals a severe blow to local growers who rely on these colonies for fruit, nut, and vegetable yields. It's a stark reminder of just how vital—and vulnerable—our local pollinators truly are.

Have you ever thought about how much our food systems depend on these tiny, hardworking insects?

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!

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11 Falls Run
Halifax, NS
B0N1Y0

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+18775056363

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