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Back to SearchEpisode 148 – Smooth Moves: Relocating Bee Colonies the Right Way 🌸🐝
In this episode, we talk about the right (and wrong) ways to move bees to a new location. Whether you’re relocating a hive two miles or two hundred, learn how to minimize stress, avoid major bee loss…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 147 – Understanding Bee Roles and Behavior 🧠🐝
In this episode, we dive deep into how honey bee colonies are structured and why understanding bee behavior can make you a calmer, more effective beekeeper. We cover the different castes of bees, wha…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 146 – Bees in the News (27): Swarms, Rooftop Honey & Bee Yoga?! 🐝🗞️
From pub patio swarms in England to rooftop hives in Chicago—and even yoga sessions with bees—this Bees in the News installment covers the weird, the wonderful, and the just plain “what?” in the worl…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 145 – Is My Colony Queenless? How to Tell & What to Do 👑🐝
So… you open the hive and don’t see any eggs. Panic sets in. Did she die? Did they swarm? Did you crush her?! In this episode, we walk through how to tell whether your colony is actually queenless—an…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 144 – Requeening Your Colony: A Practical Guide 👑🐝
Requeening a hive is one of the most important, and sometimes most confusing, tasks beekeepers face. Whether your queen is failing, gone, or just not cutting it, knowing how and when to step in can m…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 143 - The Demaree Method: Swarm Control Without Splitting 🐝🔧
Ever hear beekeepers talk about the "Demaree split" and wonder what it actually is? Spoiler alert: it's not a real split. In this episode, we walk through the Demaree Method of Swarm Control, a smart…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 142 – Swarm Prevention: Keeping Your Bees from Leaving 🏃🐝
Swarming is a natural part of honey bee biology—but that doesn’t mean it has to happen in your apiary. In this episode, we break down the triggers that lead to swarms and the proactive steps you can …
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 141 – How to Inspect a Hive Like a Pro (Without Overdoing It!) 🔍🐝
In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of hive inspections—from timing and tools to what to look for and what to leave alone. Whether you’re in your first season or your tenth, this guide wi…
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 140 – Packages and Nucs: What to Expect the First 30 Days 📦🐝
If you’re about to install bees — or just did — this episode walks you through what to expect during the first 30 days of a new colony. From queen acceptance to feeder strategies and early inspection…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 139 – How to Keep Records: The Beekeeper’s Notebook 📖🐝
Over half a million downloads, a top 1.5% global ranking, and Feedspot’s Top 10 Beekeeping Podcast award — we’re celebrating some milestones and diving into an essential skill: keeping records. Wheth…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago