OBA Tech Transfer Program

This summer, the TTP had the pleasure of working with some FANTASTIC summer students! Victor and Tahryn both made the summer an unforgettable one. Though we are sad to see them go back to school this fall, we know that they’ll both go on to do amazing things, and we’re excited to see what’s next!! ❤️🐝

Victor has contributed so much to the TTP team this year! His ambitions allowed him to accomplish so much from catching queens to writing our next Ontario Bee Journal issue. He had no prior beekeeping experience, but still handled every problem as if he did. He is also the type of person to still make you laugh after a long day of work! Thank you, Victor!

Tahryn has been such an amazing addition to our TTP team! He thought outside of the box and was able to make significant contributions by using his engineering background to create display items, bee equipment, and so much more! Tahryn was always willing to help, taking on any task, big or small, to help someone else! Thank you, Tahryn!

After three sets of clues, it is clear that Victor killed the queen! Did you guess it right? Thank you for playing along with us! Comment if you got it right!

Where oh where would we BEE without honey bees? Today, August 15th, 2026, is World Honey Bee Day! One of TTP’s favourite days of the year! What a great day to celebrate the honey bees and the beekeepers that care for them! 🐝

This is the FINAL set of clues for who killed the queen! Vote below who you think killed the queen and stay tuned for the final reveal!

Varroa mite monitoring is EXTREMELY important to do at your apiary. Here are three easy methods you can use to monitor your varroa mite levels. Mite checking like this should be done every month so you know if you need to treat!

We understand that varroa mite monitoring is difficult and we hope that educational posts like these help! We are also excited to share that the TTP is working on a miticide tree set to release this fall! This tool will help you easily decide what treatment to use at your apiary!

The Who Killed The Queen series continues with the second set of clues! Has your suspect changed with all this new information? Stayed tuned as the mystery continues!

Please continue to comment down below who you think killed the queen!

Over the next couple weeks, the TTP will be posting a Who Killed The Queen series where YOU get to guess which TTP member killed the queen!

This is a fictional story and no queens were harmed! Comment down below to play along and enjoy the first set of clues!