Episode Details

This episode continues the discussion from Part 1, moving into hands-on management topics that come into play once colonies are installed and growing. I’m joined briefly by my daughter Phoebe (the Phoebeekeeper) to share a younger beekeeper’s perspective, then we shift into frames, inspections, feeding methods, and the most common pests that affect colonies through the season.

The focus is practical, experience-based guidance on what to watch for, how often to inspect, and how to keep small problems from becoming major setbacks.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• A conversation with a young beekeeper on learning inspections and staying engaged
• Frame types and materials, including wax foundation versus plastic
• How drawn comb can help or hurt depending on colony strength
• Inspection timing from spring through fall and when not to open hives
• Feeding strategies, including frame feeders, top feeders, and bucket feeders
• Common hive pests and threats, including wax moths, small hive beetles, Varroa mites, hornets, and bears
• Why strong colonies prevent most problems before they start

Why Listen to This Episode?

This episode helps you manage colonies after setup by understanding inspections, feeding, and pest pressure so issues are caught early and handled correctly.

More Info:

🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com

🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com

📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees

💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ

🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org

☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees

Referenced Articles:

🪣 Bucket Feeder Setup Video

https://youtu.be/lTowIiSjTtg

About the Podcast:

Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5% podcast with over 650,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.