Do I split my colony or do I maximize honey production?

Speaker: Robert Najjar
Master Beekeeper, UF/IFAS

Decisions decisions…. To split or not to split

Get ready to dive into the exhilarating world of spring beekeeping!

As the season bursts into life, it’s a symphony of buzzing activity. Picture it: trees adorned with blossoms, bees stirring from their winter slumber, and queens orchestrating the grand ballet of egg-laying. But amidst this bustling hive of activity, there’s one word on every bee’s mind: swarming! It’s nature’s own spectacle, the ultimate act of reproduction for the superorganism.

Yet for beekeepers, it’s a thrilling challenge with two distinct goals in mind. Some aim to expand their apiary, seizing the opportunity to split hives before they swarm, while others are laser-focused on maximizing honey production, determined to avoid swarming at any cost.

Whatever your beekeeping dreams entail this year, join us and unlock the secrets to achieving them. Let’s embark on this adventure together and discover the myriad methods to make this spring a buzzing success!