October 2010 Master Beekeeper Registration Flyer Available Online!

Click here to view the October 2010 Master Beekeeper flyer including schedules and a printable registration form.

National Honey Bee Awareness Day a Huge Success!

Here in Alachua Co., over 500 people visited the local Dadant store on August 21st, where the Alchua County Beekeepers hosted speakers (some of our very own!), workshops, and more! Read the whole story here....

Fall 2010 Master Beekeeper Program

Will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Estero, FL preceding the Florida State Beekeepers Association meeting. Check our extension page for details.

**ALERT: MED FLY FOUND IN PALM BEACH COUNTY**

Med Fly has been found in the Palm Beach area. Spot spraying on individual host plants will commence with GF120 “organic” bait spray along with soil drenching selected infested larval sites with Diazinon AG500. Regional Apiary Supervisor Richard Dunaway has been alerted and Mr. Bud Grant Apiary Filed Inspector will be in the Palm Beach Co. area this week. Mr Grant will also alert beekeepers in the Palm Beach Co. area. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your local apiary inspector or Jerry Hayes at the FDACS-DPI.

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How to "Bee" Good to Honey Bees...

The 5th episode of 'A Video Field Guide to Beekeeping' is up, featuring American & European Foulbrood

New! The fifth episode in our Video Field Guide series is now on the web and available for download. This episode featured the history, symptoms and treatment of American and European Foulbrood. Check it out on our extension homepage!

eXtension.org

Recently, eXtension.org launched a Honey Bee Health Page with resources dedicated solely to honey bees. New this month - Dr. Jamie Ellis featured on the YouTube launch! Check it out here...You can also find forums,videos, and other great beekeeping resources.

IPM at Work: Small Hive Beelte Management

IPM At Work: UGA Scientist Finds
Management Alternative for Small Hive Beetles. Dr. Keith Delaplane from UGA is featured in this article of the Southern Exposure. Check it out here...

Advanced & Apprentice Exams

On October 28, 2010, we will be hosting training and exams for the Apprentice, Advanced, and Master levels of the Master Beekeeper Program. We are pleased to announce that we have recently added our first round of Master Beekeepers to the mix! All 11 passed their exams, and are now working towards their Master Craftsman status. Quite an accomplishment!
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