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Back to SearchEpisode 158 – Used Gear, Swarm Trap Timing & What to Ask When Buying Bees 🐝📦
In this episode, we cover a few important topics to help you avoid major headaches in your beekeeping journey.
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Why the presence of a queen cell doesn't mean “do a split”Ho…Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 157 – The Hazards of the Walkaway Split: Timing, Risks & Real Talk 🐝⏳
Thinking of doing a walkaway split? Before you divide that colony, hit play. In this episode, we break down why timing is everything — especially as the summer dearth sets in. Inspired by a real list…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 156 – Comb Control: Who Builds It, When They Do, and What to Watch For 🐝🧱
In this episode, we dive into the what, who, when, where, why, and how of honeycomb production. You'll learn how wax gets made, when bees choose to build it, what types of foundation help or hinder t…
Published on 3 months ago
Episode 155 – From Egg to Emergence: Understanding Bee Development Timelines 🐣🐝
Ever wonder how long it takes for a queen to emerge? Or why drones take longer to develop than workers? In this deep-dive episode, we break down the full development cycle of honey bee castes — worke…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Episode 154 – Memorial Day & The Healing Hive Project: Honoring Sacrifice, Building Purpose 🇺🇸🐝
On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the meaning of service, sacrifice, and the families who carry that burden. In this special episode, Jeff shares his own story of military transition, how …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 153 – Surviving the Dearth: Feeding, Fighting Robbers, and Managing Mites
The nectar flow doesn't last forever, and when it ends, things can get tough. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize the start of a summer dearth, how to feed bees without triggering robbing…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 152 – The Bee Buzz (27): Spring Beekeeping Q&A 🐝
We wrap up our three-part Bee Buzz Q&A series with a big one — covering everything from screen bottom boards and queen excluders to robbing behavior, swarm cells, spring mite counts, aggressive bees,…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 151 – The Bee Buzz (26): Spring Splits, Queen Cells, and What Went Wrong in Kentucky 🐝🚗
We’re back with The Bee Buzz! In this episode, I recap a wild cross-country trip that ended in a busted transmission, a used car purchase, and the world's best Applebee’s salmon. Then we jump into yo…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 150 – The Bee Buzz (25): Spring Feeding, Hive Health, & Q&A 🐝📬
The Bee Buzz is back! After a long break, we’re reviving this listener-favorite format where we answer your questions directly. From feeding bees in spring, to how much honey is enough to get through…
Published on 4 months ago
Episode 149 – Feeding Bees: When, What, and How Much 🍯🐝
Feeding bees is one of the most misunderstood topics in beekeeping. In this episode, we talk about when you should feed, what you should feed (syrup, patties, honey frames, and more), and how much is…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago