Episode Details

In this episode, Jeff and Becky bring together beekeepers from different regions across the U.S. to discuss the unique challenges they faced this past season. From Arizona's intense heat to Washington's unusually wet spring, our guests share insights into how varying climates impact bee health, honey production, and mite control. Duane in Arizona talks about keeping bees cool in record-breaking temperatures, while Paul in Washington dealt with an extended rainy season. Jay in Tennessee and Bonnie in California highlight their experiences with drought and dry conditions affecting nectar flows, and Ang explains how seasonal shifts influenced her queen production and climate resilience trials.

Listeners will get a fascinating look at how each beekeeper adapts to their local environment and manages the persistent challenge of mites with innovative methods, including new treatments and genetic selection. The roundtable discussion showcases just how much location matters, even as universal problems like mite control and colony health bring everyone together.

This conversation is packed with practical advice, making it a valuable listen for beekeepers everywhere looking to improve their practices and understand more about the art and science of regional beekeeping.

Listen Today!

Websites we recommend:

• Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
• The National Honey Board: https://honey.com

• Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
• 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com

Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

______________

Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com

This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!

Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.

Give your bees a boost with HiveAlive! Proven to increase bee health, honey yield, and overwinte