As per Florida Statutes-586: all beekeepers in the State of Florida are required to be registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and will be issued a permanent registration number at the time of registration and will be required to renew annually on the anniversary date of the registration.

In order to maintain your status on the "Do Not Fog List", the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services registration number must be sent to Escambia County Mosquito Control. You can contact Escambia County Mosquito Control at 850-937-2188, by email at mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com or by submitting a request at myescambia.com/ask. Please provide your name, address of the hives, contact number, email and your beekeepers certificate of registration number.

Important Links

FL Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services website:

• Registration Info

• Registration form

• Backyard Beekeepers pamphlet

• Honey Bee Protection in Florida

• Zika Vector Control

• Apiary Inspector-Directory

University of Florida- Extension Services website:

• Mosquito Control and Beekeepers

• Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides

Florida State Beekeepers Association website