Podcast Episodes

Demaree Beekeeping Method, Honey Bees In The News, Crazy Beekeeping Stories

Season 2 Episode 212

In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping we explore everything related to single brood chamber management, including the Demaree method.

Our interview features George Datto and Nat Wolfe from The Keep…

Published on 9 months ago

Spring Beekeeping, Wax-Dipped Woodenware, More!

Season 2 Episode 211

The Not Real Jeff Foxworthy is back with all new material, much of it sent in by our listeners!

Our featured guest on this episode is Jenna Prososki, Director of Sales & Marketing, Mann Lake. We di…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Chemical-Free Varroa Treatment, Honey Bee Dad Jokes & More!

Season 2 Episode 210

Heard any good honey bee 'dad jokes' lately? We start off with more of those than you could ever want :)

Then we travel to Switzerland to have a discussion with 4th generation beekeeper, Pascal Br…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Electric Bee Smokers, Dangers of Fertilizers, Crazy Beekeeping Stories

Season 2 Episode 209

On this episode we learn about a fun new beekeeping product in development, an electric smoker that works as easy as the push of a button.

Our guest is Michael Erpenbeck from Technically Beekeeping. W…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Dead, Worst in Decades

Season 2 Episode 208

Our guest on this episode is Chris Hiatt, commercial beekeeper and past president of the American Honey Producers Association.

The topic of conversation is this winter's severe colony loss, especial…

Published on 10 months ago

Beekeeping In Warblington, Severe Honey Bee Losses, Wild & Crazy Beekeeping Stories

Season 2 Episode 207

The U.S. is experiencing "Sudden and Severe Losses" to honey bee colonies, anywhere from 50% - 100%. Is it time to panic?

In today's episode we discuss those bee losses, hear some wild & crazy beek…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Secrets to Overwintering Bees - Plus Honey Bee Fun Facts

Season 2 Episode 206

Why are honey bees covered in hair? How do bees navigate? These, and more answers to questions you never thought to ask, in this episode's Fun Facts.

Then we have a great discussion with 4th gener…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

"What Do Bees Think About," Bee Beds, and Bee QR Codes

Season 2 Episode 205

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Mathieu Lihoreau, an Animal Cognition Researcher from France. We discuss how bees play, what they think about, learned behavior vs. instinct, yellow legged hornets, a…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beekeeping in British Columbia, Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping Fun

Season 2 Episode 204

200 Pounds of Honey per hive in 6 weeks!

What's the difference between a beekeeping veil and a wedding veil? Ask our stand-up comedian.

This episode crosses the full spectrum from honey bee biolog…

Published on 11 months ago

SoCal Fires, Bee Swarm Safety, Disaster Preparedness

Season 2 Episode 203

This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping features a discussion with master beekeeper, Patrick Hardy. Patrick is the founder of Bee Platoon, dedicated to helping beekeepers in disasters.

Patrick has been…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago