Beekeeping in Queensland is becoming a popular hobby, with uptake doubling in the past five years.
The increase comes as people say they started beekeeping during quarantine last year when they couldn't leave the house. Commercial beekeepers are urging hobby beekeepers to educate themselves on pests and diseases.
Queensland Beekeepers Association secretary Jo Martin says the commercial side of beekeeping is not growing at the same pace as the hobby side, which is concerning.