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Back to SearchEpisode 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…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 months, 2 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 th…
11 months, 2 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 th…
11 months, 3 weeks 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…
11 months, 3 weeks 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 ac…
11 months, 4 weeks 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 divi…
1 year ago
Episode 138 - Beginner Beekeeping Mistakes: What NOT to Do 🚨🐝
New beekeepers make a lot of mistakes, but many of them are easily avoidable if you know what to look out for. In this episode, I go through some of …
1 year ago
Episode 137 - Single vs. Double Deep Brood Boxes: Which One is Better? 🏠🐝
Should you use a single deep or double deep for your brood chamber? 🏠🐝 In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of each setup, when to use the…
1 year ago