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Christine Bonham
Jun 2, 20230 min read
The Waggle Dance Explained
Do you ever wonder how bees communicate? How they tell each other where the best food source is? Watch this video to find out.
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Christine Bonham
May 19, 20231 min read
World Bee Day
May 20 is World Bee Day. Watch a UN discussion about the health of the global bee population by a panel of experts.
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Christine Bonham
May 16, 20232 min read
Wax, Pollen and Honey Colors
It's not unusual to see bright white comb but then again, comb can be almost black. Pollen can be almost all the colors of the rainbow. ...
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Christine Bonham
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Digital Beekeeping
Some of us take our phones with us to the bee yard, so we can take photos, document what's happening in our hives, or just to have it handy
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Christine Bonham
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Thank you, Reverend Langstroth
Have you ever wondered about the history of the Langstroth hive? Here's your answer!
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Christine Bonham
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Integrated Pest Management Presentation
PDF files of Keith Parmer's Integrated Pest Management presentation for the March 2023 meeting.
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Christine Bonham
Mar 9, 20232 min read
What a Pest!
To keep your bees alive, you have to be diligent about keeping pests out of your hives.
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Christine Bonham
Feb 27, 20232 min read
The 2023 Short Course (Part 1) is in the books!
We had a great experience last Saturday at the Wakulla County Extension office. We had a full crowd of "newbees" and current ABA members...
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Christine Bonham
Feb 12, 20231 min read
Bee My Valentine
It's a fact. Bees will swarm. The UF Bee Lab has an excellent article on why bees swarm, how to notice the signs that they're ready to...
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Christine Bonham
Jan 12, 202310 min read
Bees in the News
There's a lot going on in the bee world, from rain and flooding in CA to a vaccine created to address American Foulbrood. Here's a look!
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Christine Bonham
Dec 28, 20222 min read
"Honey, bee healthy!"
Literally, this is what I tell my husband all the time. Make good health choices. The same goes for our bees, and we can help them...
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Christine Bonham
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Vote. Eat. Play!
We'll see you next Tuesday, December 13th for our Annual Election, along with food and fun!
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Melanie
Nov 2, 20221 min read
2022 Honey Tasting Winners
The Apalachee Beekeepers Board of Managers met last night for the honey tasting competition. A total of 20 entries were ranked from light...
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Christine Bonham
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Are Your Bees Hungry?
Just because it's still warm outside doesn't necessarily mean that your bees have enough to eat. Make sure you check your hives to see...
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Melanie
Oct 7, 20221 min read
Save the Bees Devastated by Ian
Hurricane Ian devastated honeybees. You can help save them. Make a donation today! Share this information with your friends, fellow...
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Christine Bonham
Oct 6, 20222 min read
2022 Honey Tasting Competition
This year, ABA is hosting a honey taste competition for ABA members that will be judged via silent ballot by three judges. Anyone wishing...
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Melanie
Oct 6, 20221 min read
2022 Honey Taste Judging Competition
In keeping an ABA recent tradition ABA is hosting a honey tasting competition. We hope to meet and greet you at the November 3-13 North...
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Christine Bonham
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Share your Love & Knowledge of Bees - Volunteer at the Fair!
The 80th Annual North Florida Fair will be held November 3-13, 2022. This eleven-day event is attended by approximately 110,000 patrons...
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Melanie
Dec 10, 20212 min read
Oxalic Acid Dribble - A Mid-December Varroa Treatment
by Tony Hogg Just a friendly reminder. We are entering a threeI week or so period when bees locally will get about as broodless as they...
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Melanie
Nov 3, 20211 min read
2021 Honey Tasting Competition Winners
Wanna know who won all those pretty ribbons in the 2021 ABA Honey Tasting Competition? Come out to the fair to see all 21 entries on...
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