Honey bees

  • A close-up of a cluster of honey bees crawling on a piece of honey comb. The background is blurred.

    Authors: Elmer Gray, Research Professional IV, University of Georgia and Jennifer A Berry, Adjunct Professor, Entomology, University of Georgia Sydney Weigand (Ed.), 2025 Most Georgia residents are well-aware of how annoying mosquitoes can be. Not only do they deter us from participating in our favorite outdoor activities, they can spread serious diseases like West Nile…

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  • Written By: Emily CabreraExperts/Sources: Dr. Keith Delaplane, University of Georgia professor, Cindy Hodges, Master Craftsman Beekeeper, Moreen Rebeira, Certified Beekeeper After two decades, drawing from twenty-two states and two countries, the Georgia Master Beekeeper Program has just welcomed its 1000th participant. If you’ve ever attempted beekeeping, you probably know it’s not simply a matter of…

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