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A 4H youth holds a beehive during a demonstration for 4H youth. Photo taken July of 2016.

Florida Beekeeping, Month by Month


September 9, 2026

Successful beekeeping is all about timing. Knowing when to inspect colonies, monitor for Varroa mites, add supers, harvest honey, or prepare for seasonal changes can make all the difference in maintaining healthy, productive hives. The new ... READ MORE

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Tags: Amy Vu, Beekeeping Calendar, Florida Beekeeping, Florida Beekeeping Guide, Florida Bloom Calendar, Florida Honey Bees, HBREL, Hive Management, Honey Bee Forage, Honey Bee Management, Honey Bee Research And Extension Laboratory, Rolando Negron, Seasonal Beekeeping, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Beekeeping, Varroa Monitoring
Honey Bees on top of honeycomb

New Publication: Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide – A Must-Have for Beekeepers


March 6, 2025

Beekeeping is both an art and a science, and having the right tools makes all the difference. Whether you're a backyard beekeeper or managing hundreds of colonies, the Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide is an essential resource to keep your hives ... READ MORE

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Tags: Beekeeping Book, Beekeeping Field Guide, Beekeeping For Beginners, Beekeeping Resources, Beekeeping Tools, Florida Beekeeping, Hive Management, Honey Bee Diseases, Honey Bee Guide, Honey Bee Pests, Pollinator Health, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Books, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension

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