Goods and Services Provided
[Updated June 30th, 2008]
Leaf Cutter Bees
2006 was a good year for Leaf Cutter Bees and alfalfa seed production in our area. Spring was very wet which gave the crops a good start and July was hot and dry when the bees were in the field. Due to the poor selling price of bees in the spring, we decided to significantly increase our bees per acre. This proved to be an excellent decision with our best ever seed production and a good bee return. Our bees will be harvested in February.
Leaf Cutter Bees For Sale - N/A
We will have some for sale in full blocks (Beaver and Plastifab 3” x 12” x 48”). These are only available till bees are harvested and will not be held over unless they have been purchased. Loose Cell are available after this and once again we anticipate zero parasites, no chaulkbrood, and a live count, and a live count 4500 plus. All bees are well dried and in great condition.
Alfalfa Seed - N/A
We had a good crop in 2006 and sold top quality common taproot in bulk. Our other seed production is on contract. The fall season was very wet and we still have some in the field. We will combine in the spring and this seed may be available for retail sales.
Used Nesting Material
We hope to sell some full nest blocks this spring. If we do not we may have some good used nests for sale. We dedicate a lot of effort to keep our nest blocks in top condition to avoid parasites.
Custom Pollinating
2007 will be the last year of our contract in the Kinistino area. We are looking for new acres in the Lanigan/Lockwood area. Growing alfalfa seed requires careful and long term planning for good results. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in growing seed.
Material Handling and Management
The handling and storage of Leafcutter bees and related equipment is a major part of our industry. In many cases it is very labor intensive and this is not always necessary. 30 years experience in major industry enables me to provide expertise and services in this area. I believe we must be efficient as possible and work together to keep this industry profitable.
Specialty Crops
We are confident that complete and timely pollination of crops is a very important component of your production, and look forward to working with growers to develop this industry, using Leafcutter bees. We sold Leafcutter bees that were put to work pollinating blueberries. We have been in contact with several people and firms that are working with Leafcutters in several aspects of pollinating.
Affilations:
Canadian Seed Growers Association Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Association Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association Inc.
