3 hours
UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory
Starting at USD 23
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory
1881 Natural Area Drive, Gainesville, United States
This class is designed for beginner and intermediate beekeepers and will demonstrate how to perform colony splits to prevent swarming.
Live bees will be used; please dress in protective clothing (closed toe shoes, long sleeves, or please bring your beekeeping suit if you own one).
The registration fee of $20.00 (plus $3.18 Eventbrite fee) will include materials and refreshments. Participants must register through Eventbrite by February 18th. A late fee of $10.00 (plus $3.85 Eventbrite fee) will be applied after February 18th, or if paying at the door. This class is limited to 30 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee.
If you would like to be added to our beekeeping ListServ for information about upcoming classes, email to YWxhY2h1YSB8IGlmYXMgISB1ZmwgISBlZHU=, subject: please add to bee ListServ.
For more information about this program contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at dGF0aWFuYSAhIHNhbmNoZXogfCB1ZmwgISBlZHU= or 352-955-2402.
Also check out other Workshops in Gainesville.
Tickets for Beekeeping Series: Swarm Control can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Beekeeping Series: Swarm Control | 23 USD |
| Beekeeping Series: Swarm Control Late Fee | 34 USD |
