The Buzz on Pollinators

We all know pollinators are very important for the production of our food. Bees pollinate the cherry trees, and then the trees produce cherries. Same with apples, oranges, bananas and so on. But did you… Read More
Posted: June 20, 2017
We all know pollinators are very important for the production of our food. Bees pollinate the cherry trees, and then the trees produce cherries. Same with apples, oranges, bananas and so on. But did you… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources
Tags: bees, butterflies, national pollinator week, pollinators, wasps
Posted: May 29, 2015
Have you ever wondered if we have native bees in Florida? We do, and a lot of them! We actually have hundreds of native bee species buzzing around and they are quite different from the… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: bee house, bees, european honey bees, honey, Honey Bees, native bees, native plants, pollinators
by Gator Jane
Posted: July 10, 2014
See this article from National Geographic regarding the decline of birds: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/07/140709-birds-insects-pesticides-insecticides-neonicotinoids-silent-spring/
Posted: June 25, 2013
Greetings Beekeepers and friends! Have you heard about South Florida Bee College? Our popular beekeeping extension event is expanding! We are hosting this 2-day educational event, filled with food, fun, and plenty of hands-on learning… Read More
Posted: September 17, 2012
New State law may require licensing of those removing bees. For more information see this link: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/sep/16/collier-lee-bee-removal-experts-state-regulations/ It is currently a state recommendation that all bee colonies in and around homes be eradicated by a certified Pest… Read More
Posted: May 30, 2012
For more information about a recent experiment that points to neonicotinoids as a possible source of this decline see this article You can also find this and other interesting information on the pest alert website.
Posted: February 16, 2012
This class is for anyone that works outside. Africanized honeybees can be extremely defensive of their nests and have been known to sting people, pets and other animals to death. Dr. Bill Kern, Associate Professor,… Read More
Posted: January 31, 2012
Do you need to be added to the State’s bee removal list? Want to know how to deal effectively with Africanized bees? Safety concerns?Dr. William (Bill) Kern from the University of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Research… Read More
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