Recommendations for your apiary in March: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. Additional resources: How to Quantify Nosema Spores Infection Rate in a Honey Bee Colony Varroa Mite, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Since 2015, the Tools for Varroa Management Guide published by the Honey Bee Health Coalition (HBHC) has been a go-to beekeeper resource on Varroa. The guide includes information about the mites, tips on how to select a control method, and additional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseRecommendations for your apiary in February: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. Additional resources: The Benefits of Pollen to Honey Bees How to Quantify Nosema Spores Infection ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesRecommendations for your apiary in January: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. The year-round Beekeeping Management Calendar can be found here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848 Originally ... READ MORE
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In 1920 the American Bee Journal published a book called "Beekeeping In The South; A Handbook on Seasons, Methods and Honey Flora of the Fifteen Southern States". Written by Kennith Hawkins, a Beekeeping Specialist and "Former Special Agent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesRecommendations for your apiary in December: his calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. The year-round Beekeeping Management Calendar can be found here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848 Originally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesRecommendations for your apiary in November: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. The year-round Beekeeping Management Calendar can be found here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848 Originally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Hurricane Michael significantly impacted the beekeeping industry in the Florida Panhandle. This area is home to about 500 registered beekeepers and nearly 50,000 colonies, which amounts to more than 1.2 billion bees. These colonies are vital ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesRecommendations for your apiary in October: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. The year-round Beekeeping Management Calendar can be found here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848 Additional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseAs always during hurricane season, your safety, and that of your family and neighbors is the top priority as a pending storm approaches. As long as you are otherwise safe and prepared, however, take a few minutes to consider preparing your apiary ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Natural Resources