Information for Beekeepers
How to Register Your Beehive Locations with FDACS
Each beekeeper having honey bee colonies in Florida is required by law to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
FDACS registers and inspects honey bee colonies to certify them as:
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Free or substantially free from honey bee pests of regulatory significance and
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Free from unwanted types of honey bees.
View more information regarding how to register your hives with FDACS
How to Report Your Beehive Locations to Mosquito Control
Volusia County Mosquito Control keeps a record of beehive locations for reference when planning spray operations. Adulticide spraying is conducted after sunset and before sunrise when bees are in their hives to reduce risk of exposure. To report your beehive location, send your specific hive location and contact information to vcmosquito@volusia.org. Beekeepers can be added to our courtesy notification list for adulticide spraying using the everbridge notification system: Register to receive notifications
Why Are Honeybees Important?
UF/IFAS Bee Expert Dr. Jamie Ellis describes why honey bees are important in this video:
Additional Resources:
UF IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab
Apiary Inspector Directory District 10 - Citrus, Lake, Marion, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties
UF IFAS EDIS Keeping Bees in Florida
UF IFAS EDIS Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides
Info Sheets from UF IFAS PIE:
