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Leon Co. No Spray Request
Thanks to Michael Callen for this: TO PROTECT BEES, get your name on the Leon County no-spray list. go to the site:...
Melanie
Feb 15, 20211 min read


Nucs for Newbees 2021
Nucs for Newbees 2021
Bobby Cutts
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Information on Bee Removal
Here's what you need to know about honeybee removal guidelines from Florida Department of Agriculture.
Melanie
Feb 3, 20214 min read
FAQs Regarding Small Hive Beetles (SHB)*
Q: Can hive beetles invade a hive anytime of the year, in Florida? A: Yes, so you need to watch out for the beetles, which are round and...
Melanie
Jan 28, 20213 min read
December Annual Meeting on ZOOM & Honey Show Returns
The December meeting will be on ZOOM, December 8 at 6:30 pm for officer reports and election of officers for the year 2021. We'll also...

Keith Parmer
Dec 2, 20202 min read
2020 Honey Show Winners!
The winners of the three honey show categories, based on blind tasting and percent water are as follows: Dark Honey - Roula Joanos Medium...

Keith Parmer
Nov 12, 20201 min read


2020 Honey Tasting Show - Rules and Entry Form
Enter the 2020 Honey Tasting Show
Melanie
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Small Hive Beetles (SHB), they are not like ladybugs
It doesn't take many, or very long before these seemly harmless monochrome ladybug-like bugs destroy your hive. They can smell a weak...
Melanie
Jul 26, 20201 min read


Selling your honey? Here's what you need to know
Tonight's ABA meeting brings David Hall to share the ins-and-outs of selling your honey. He's also provided this great PDF of his...
Melanie
Jul 14, 20201 min read
AUGUST 2020 UF/IFAS Virtual Bee College
BEE COLLEGE REGISTRATION IS OPEN 2020 UF/IFAS Virtual Bee College registration is OPEN! Attend one session or all five, the choice is...
Melanie
Jun 30, 20201 min read
6/11/20-Stay at home beekeeping
June 11 Stay at Home Beekeeping-free course

Bob Livingston
Jun 10, 20201 min read


Varroa mites? Really? Why should I worry, they are so small!
Varroa mites - small but destructive -- just like their name states.
Melanie
Jun 9, 20202 min read


How not to do a trap-out
How to do a forced abscond - - - or not to do a trap-out
Melanie
May 22, 20203 min read


Honey extraction - what you'll need and how to do it
Many people get into beekeeping for the purpose of producing honey. This, of course, is a worthy endeavor as honey can command a high...
Melanie
May 8, 20201 min read


What to expect in the bee yard in May – by a Master Beekeeper
May in the Bee Yard
Melanie
Apr 27, 20204 min read


How to install your 5-frame Nuc
April is the time that beekeepers, especially new-bees, are adding nuclear (nuc) hives to their bee yards. If you're new to this you are...
Melanie
Apr 11, 20201 min read


Covid-19 and local beekeeping
Beekeeping during Covid-19
Melanie
Apr 7, 20201 min read


February in the Beeyard
What are the bees doing: -- Early season swarming occurs (warm days) -- Pollen coming in from winter-bloomers like wild mustard Beekeeper...
Melanie
Feb 4, 20201 min read


January in the bee yard
What are the bees doing: In cluster on cold days Cleansing flights on warm days Beekeeper Tasks Inspect for starving hives (70º+ day!!)...
Melanie
Jan 12, 20201 min read


Can you help me find my queen?
You guys have helped me every step of the way, now I need help finding my queen.
Melanie
Jan 4, 20201 min read
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