Tag: health

Why We Should All Thank the Bees on Thanksgiving Day

by Amy Vu
November 23, 2020

As temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall, we are reminded that the holiday season is upon us yet again. From casseroles and salads, to side dishes and desserts, we have a lot on our heaping plates that we owe to honey bee pollination. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Bees, Health, Honeybee, Pollination, UFBugs, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension

Zika and Florida Beekeepers

by Mary Bammer
September 9, 2016

A letter from the Florida Chief of Apiary Inspection, David Westervelt: The Southeastern United States is in a triple threat situation for mosquito proliferation and control. Listed below are conditions making it favorable for the breeding ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Beekeeping, FAQ, Health, Honey Bee, Pest, UFHoneyBeeLab

I think I’m having health problems related to bugs.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
May 6, 2014

As much as we’d like to help, we’re not physicians and so it would be irresponsible for us to try to diagnose a medical problem. The best thing for you to do is discuss your symptoms with your primary care provider or a dermatologist. If ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bug, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Health, Insects

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