There are approximately 10,000 honey bee colonies registered in New Brunswick amongst 450 beekeepers. Most colonies are used for pollination and other colonies are used for honey production. Total honey production is usually 125,000 kg. Bumblebees as well as alfalfa leafcutter bees are also used as commercial pollinators. Native pollinators also pollinate crops in New Brunswick.
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Beekeeper Registration (Honey Bees)
Each year, every beekeeper who keeps honey bees in New Brunswick is required to register as such with the Provincial Apiarist.