Beekeeping
January 28, 2026
Spring Has Sprung: What 50,000 Bees Do When Florida Warms Up
From the queen's 1,500-eggs-a-day marathon to the waggle dance and swarm season, here is what happens when spring hits the Gulf Coast.
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Bee biology, hive management, seasonal activity, and firsthand observations from the beeyard.
Beekeeping
January 28, 2026
From the queen's 1,500-eggs-a-day marathon to the waggle dance and swarm season, here is what happens when spring hits the Gulf Coast.
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