Apicultura en Florida

Mary Bammer, Jamie Ellis, Eric Baxter, Krista Butler, John Coldwell, B. Keith Councell, Kevin Easton, Brendhan Horne, Brandi Stanford, and Amy T. Vu

Mary Christine Bammer, William H Kern, and Jamie D. Ellis

Several factors influence the flora throughout Florida, including annual freezes, average temperature, annual rainfall, and soil composition. Because of these variations, plants that grow well in one region may not grow well in another. Climate, plant communities, and timing of floral resources differ significantly between the three main regions in Florida: North Florida, Central Florida, and South Florida. While many plants are acceptable pollen producers for honey bees, fewer yield enough nectar to produce a surplus honey crop. As such, the tables in this document list the nectar-bearing plants that are present to some degree in each region and the plants' respective bloom times.

Amanda Ellis, Jamie D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, and Catherine M. Zettel Nalen

James D. Ellis yJames D. Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

Ashley N. Mortensen, Bryan Smith, and James D. Ellis

J. D. Ellis, W. H. Kern, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Kimberly K. Post and Cameron Jack

James D. Ellis, Sara DeBerry, Sara DeBerry, John Crowley, yJames D. Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

During the swarm season, hive owners should undertake proactive beekeeping practices to alter colonies in response to potential swarming behavior. In this way, the beekeeper maintains strong colonies with greater honey production and the potential to split and increase the total number of colonies, all of which makes beekeeping much more profitable for hive owners.

Malcolm T. Sanford and James D. Ellis

J. D. Ellis, J. Klopchin, E. Buss, L. Diepenbrock, F. M. Fishel, W. H. Kern, C. Mannion, E. McAvoy, L. S. Osborne, M. Rogers, M. Sanford, H. Smith, B. S. Stanford, P. Stansly, L. Stelinski, S. Webb, and A. Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, yKatherine Hammons
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

James D. Ellis, Thomas A. Bustamante, James D. Ellis, yMary Bammer
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Hannah N. Gurland, James C. Fulton, Marley E. Iredale, Amy Vu, and Julia St. Amant

Digestive health is an overlooked but vital component of the success of Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections can inhibit nutrient uptake and waste elimination by the honey bee digestive tract. Active management requires monitoring honey bee health on an individual and colony basis, providing adequate nutrition, and controlling for other pests and diseases. One organism that has gained recent attention is Malpighamoeba mellificae. This publication describes how to detect M. mellificae in A. mellifera colonies.

James D. Ellis, Megan Hammond, Amy Vu, Mary Bammer, Emily Helton, Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, yJames D. Ellis

The purpose of this publication is to provide a 4-H project book that discusses honey bees and their importance to our nation’s agriculture. The intent is to introduce the world of honey bees to youth ages 8 to 12, with or without any previous beekeeping background or knowledge. This book consists of six sections that familiarize youth with the honey bee’s basic anatomy and life cycle, the three members of the honey bee colony, their roles and responsibilities, and colony communication. Each section has been designed to give youth a brief introduction to a topic and offers activities building on that topic. Written by Megan Hammond, Amy T. Vu, Mary Bammer, Emily Helton, Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis; 56 pp.

James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, Mary Bammer, yWilliam H. Kern Jr.
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Francesca Michelini, Devan Rawn, yCameron Jack

Queen management is a fundamental aspect of successful beekeeping, ensuring the health and productivity of honey bee colonies. Since the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is vital for global crop pollination, maintaining strong colonies through proper queen care is essential. This publication details various queen management techniques, including monitoring queen performance, marking queens for easy identification, clipping wings to mitigate swarming, and timely requeening to sustain colony vitality. By adopting these best practices, beekeepers can optimize hive health and longevity.

Ashley N. Mortensen, Daniel R. Schmehl, and Jamie Ellis

This document provides an overview of the European honey bee, Apis mellifera, detailing its natural distribution, subspecies, and introduction to the Americas. It covers the biology, life cycle, and social structure of honey bee colonies, emphasizing the roles of workers, drones, and queens. The article also discusses the economic importance of honey bees in pollination and honey production, as well as management practices and challenges, including pests and diseases. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences. 

Written by Megan Hammond, Amy T. Vu, Natalie Parkell, Mary Bammer, Emily Helton, Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis

The purpose of this publication is to offer a follow-up 4-H curriculum to Chapter 1: Welcome to the Hive! The text is most appropriate for junior-, intermediate-, and senior-aged youth (about 8–18 years old) and may serve as a guide for prospective and beginner beekeeping.

C. M. Zettel Nalen and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Ryan Willingham, Jeanette Klopchin, and James Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

David Hall, James D. Ellis, and Malcolm Sanford

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Malcolm T. Sanford, Jeanette Klopchin, and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

James D. Ellis and Jerry Hayes

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management