Podcast Episodes

Episode 166 – Oxalic Acid and Mite Madness: What’s Changing, What’s Not 🧪🐝

Oxalic acid has long been a trusted treatment for Varroa mites, but recent label updates are causing confusion about dosage, legality, and safety. In…

7 months ago

Episode 165 – Fall Swarming: Why You Still Need to Watch Closely 🍂🐝

Fall swarms aren’t just a myth, and in some areas, they’re happening right now. While most beekeepers associate swarming with spring, certain late-se…

7 months, 1 week ago

Episode 164 – Fall Flow and Winter Bees: How Nature Prepares the Colony for the Cold 🐝🍂

As the summer bees finish their work and the fall flow begins, the colony shifts gears. In this episode, we explore how the biology of the honey bee …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 163 – Bearding, Fanning, and Heat Shields: How Bees Actually Cool the Hive 🔥🐝

Record-breaking heatwaves aren’t just hard on humans — they challenge your colonies too. In this episode, we talk through ways to support your bees d…

8 months ago

Episode 162 – What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Bees 🐝🍼

Thinking about starting beekeeping next spring? This lighthearted but information-packed episode walks you through the full “gestation” process, from…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 161 – Beekeeping Myths, Course Updates, and 2026 Experiments 🧪🐝

What’s the real deal with summer ventilation hacks? Should you remove entrance reducers? In this episode, I break down some bad advice floating aroun…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 160 – Alternative Hive Types: Top Bar, Horizontal, and Warre Explained 🐝📦

In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the most common alternatives to the Langstroth hive, including Top Bar, Horizontal (Long Langstroth…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 159 – Honey Extraction Methods: What to Know Before You Harvest 🍯🐝

In this episode, we walk through practical honey extraction methods for beekeepers of all levels. If you're new to harvesting or just looking to impr…

9 months, 1 week ago

Episode 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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9 months, 2 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 …

9 months, 3 weeks ago