Survey questionnaire and data of health management strategies of resilient honey bee stock throughout Southern California

The dataset includes two primary components: (1) a survey questionnaire,
which outlines the full set of questions designed to investigate
beekeeping practices, colony health management strategies, and
environmental conditions; and (2) the corresponding survey data,
containing anonymized responses from 121 participants, primarily hobbyist
beekeepers across Southern California. The data capture key variables such
as colony origin, disease management practices, spending patterns, and
perceptions of colony health. The dataset is structured to facilitate
efficient analysis, with coded responses and clearly defined variables. It
holds significant reuse potential for researchers examining honey bee
health, sustainable apiculture practices, and the economic implications of
different management strategies. Additionally, these data may benefit
stakeholders in environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and
beekeeping education. Ethical considerations were carefully addressed,
with data anonymization ensuring participant confidentiality. All
participants provided informed consent, and the study was conducted in
compliance with University of California Institutional Review Board (IRB)
protocols (HS 22-135).