May Madness: Beekeeping Seasonal Management for Peak Honey Production

Splits in beekeeping refer to the intentional division of a single hive into multiple colonies, allowing beekeepers to expand their beekeeping operation or prevent swarming. This practice involves carefully separating bees, brood, and resources to create new, self-sustaining hives. In this introduction, we'll explore the art and science of beekeeping splits, discussing when, why, and how beekeepers perform this crucial technique to maintain healthy bee populations.

Parking Instructions

• Parking inside El Rio Mobile Home Park is prohibited.
• Use Lenz Arts lot, but avoid ivy wall/gate with “no parking” signs for after-hours staff access.
• Metered street parking available.

Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild (santacruzbees.com)