Beekeeping For Newbees®

Today, I had the pleasure of catching up with beekeeper, teacher, and author Tara Chapman. In this engaging conversation, we discuss everything from her childhood and journey into beekeeping to her business, Two Hives Honey, and much more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy our discussion as much as I did. Happy Beekeeping! 🍯🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Meet Tara Chapman: Learn about her unique path to beco...

In this week’s episode, we continue our engaging two-part conversation with Randy Oliver. As a respected expert in the beekeeping community, Randy dives into even more beekeeping topics, sharing his wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check out Episode 105! What’s Inside This Episode: Expert Insights: Randy discusses a range of beekeeping topics, offering...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering stories about progress in honeybee vaccines, pesticide risks, residential beekeeping, and a local bee festival. Dive into this week’s top headlines! What’s Inside This Episode: Minnesota: St. Joseph residents will now be able to keep bees in residential zones, thanks to a new ordinance. Readmore Global: New research from the company behind the first h...

In this week’s episode, we’re kicking off a fascinating two-part conversation with Randy Oliver. Known for his expertise and engaging style, Randy dives into a variety of beekeeping topics, sharing valuable insights and plenty of laughs along the way. This is Part 1 of our discussion—don’t miss it! What’s Inside This Episode: Meet Randy Oliver: An introduction to one of the beekeeping community’s...

In this week’s Bee Buzz , we’re tackling listener emails and Discord questions, sharing updates about myself and the YouTube channel, and giving you a sneak peek at the exciting interviews lined up for this month. Happy Beekeeping! 🍯🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Listener Q&A: Answering questions from emails and the Discord community. Channel Updates: What’s new with me and the YouTube channe...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering a wide array of stories, from the first discovery of invasive honeybees in Europe to the positive buzz around new bee species found in Pennsylvania. Tune in for a mix of challenges and exciting breakthroughs! What’s Inside This Episode: Europe: A colony of invasive red dwarf honeybees is found in Europe for the first time, raising concerns about ecolo...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re exploring a variety of stories, from online programs that cultivate future beekeepers to the challenges bees face globally. These stories highlight the resilience and brilliance of bees and the efforts to support them. What’s Inside This Episode: Montana: The University of Montana’s online program helps transform hobbyists into expert beekeepers. Readmore Glob...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering stories ranging from honey shortages in Canada to innovative technology in beekeeping and the potential role of honeybees in virus transmission. Dive into these fascinating stories from around the world! What’s Inside This Episode: Saskatchewan: Honey shortages in Saskatchewan spark concern among beekeepers and honey lovers alike. Readmore Global Rese...

While traveling in Sandy, UT, I had the chance to meet up with Benny, a local beekeeper I connected with during a visit with my uncle. Benny has a wealth of experience and insights, and I’ve enjoyed many great discussions with him. In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from one of our chats—don’t miss it! What’s Inside This Episode: Meet Benny: A local beekeeper from Sandy, UT, with unique perspecti...

In this Bees in the News episode, we walk through several research updates and industry stories that touch on wild bee conservation, winter survival, allergy response advances, and how connectivity and technology are changing modern beekeeping. Rather than reacting to headlines, the focus is on context, implications, and what these developments actually mean for beekeepers and pollination moving f...

In today’s Bee Buzz , I start with a few life updates before diving into your questions about varroa treatments, small hive beetles, hive bodies, oxalic acid, and more. It’s a packed episode with plenty of insights and advice for beekeepers of all levels! What’s Inside This Episode: Life Updates: A quick check-in and what’s been happening behind the scenes. Varroa Treatments: Answers to your press...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re exploring fascinating research, a unique mead-making business, and a local festival celebrating pollinators. Dive into the latest buzzworthy stories from around the globe! What’s Inside This Episode: Global Research: Sugar-conditioned honey bees may be biased towards nectarless flowers—an intriguing study. Read more Biochemistry Insight: Acetylcholine and chol...

In this episode, I wanted to check in with everyone and share a suggestion for the best way to approach listening to this podcast. Since it’s designed with a building block approach, we strongly encourage starting with the first several episodes before jumping ahead. This will help you get the most out of the content! What’s Inside This Episode: Building Block Approach: Why the podcast is structur...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering a range of stories, from tragic incidents to fascinating research and the vital role of urban beekeeping. Dive into this week’s highlights from around the globe! What’s Inside This Episode: Nicaragua: Six people tragically killed by “killer bees” after a bus crashes into hives. Read more India: Research links honeybee decline to unbalanced diets and t...

In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the small hive beetle. From its lifecycle and behavior to the challenges it poses for your bees and how to manage it effectively, this episode is packed with valuable information. Happy Beekeeping! 🍯🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Small Hive Beetle Basics: Understanding the lifecycle and behavior of this pest. Problems for Bees:...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re exploring stories ranging from alarming trends in honeybee lifespans to inspiring tales of how beekeeping supports communities. Dive into this mix of fascinating news and insights from around the globe! What’s Inside This Episode: Global: Honeybee life spans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago, raising concerns about colony health. Read more Nort...

In this week’s Bee Buzz , we’re diving into a variety of topics, including splitting, queen excluders, Apivar vs. Oxalic Acid, supering, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just getting started, there’s something here for everyone. Happy Beekeeping! 🍯🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Splitting Tips: Insights into managing splits effectively. Queen Excluders: When and how to use them in...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering stories ranging from a tragic bee attack to honeybees disrupting airport operations and more. Tune in for an engaging mix of news from across North America! What’s Inside This Episode: Arizona Tragedy: A golf course worker dies after being attacked by a swarm of bees. Read more Runway Takeover (Canada): Runaway honeybees cause delays at a Northern Alb...

In this Bee Buzz episode, we’re back to answering emails and messages from our Discord community. Don’t forget—you can also watch this episode on YouTube for an enhanced experience! 🎥🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Listener Questions: More answers to your beekeeping questions from emails and Discord. Community Insights: Highlights from recent discussions in the beekeeping world. Quick Updates: A f...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re covering a variety of topics, from a special day dedicated to bees to controversies in bee research and troubling disease outbreaks. Tune in for a mix of global and local stories about the challenges and triumphs of bees. What’s Inside This Episode: Don’t Step On A Bee Day: Celebrating this special day on July 10, 2024, and raising awareness about protecting b...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re highlighting fascinating and unusual stories from around the world. From groundbreaking studies to bizarre encounters, this episode is buzzing with intriguing insights! What’s Inside This Episode: Roundup and Bees: A new study reveals how the popular herbicide impacts bee health. Read more Honeybee Decision-Making: Discover how honeybees “vote” to choose nest...

In this week’s Bee Buzz , we’re diving into more listener emails, Discord questions, and general topics buzzing around the beekeeping world. Plus, don’t forget to check out the video version of this episode on YouTube! 🎥🐝 What’s Inside This Episode: Listener Emails: Answers and insights from our inbox. Discord Questions: Engaging discussions from our community channel. Bee World Updates: Highlig...

This week on Bees in the News , we’re diving into articles that span the globe—from the UK to Central Asia and beyond. We also highlight a fun story from North Dakota, where the Minot Honeybees girls’ softball team is making waves. What’s Inside This Episode: Genetic Testing and Hornets (UK): Learn how genetic testing confirms the widespread presence of invasive, bee-killing Asian hornets. Read mo...

This week, we continue our conversation with Charlotte Wiggins in Part 2 of her second visit! If you missed Part 1, be sure to check out last week’s episode. While our first discussion focused on honeybees, this time it’s all about the garden. Get your pen and paper ready—this episode is packed with tips and tricks to elevate your gardening game. What’s Inside This Episode: Gardening Tips and Tric...

This quick 3-minute bonus episode is a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for helping us reach 400,000 downloads! Your support, questions, and enthusiasm for beekeeping make this journey so rewarding. Here’s to the next milestone together! What’s Inside This Episode: A message of gratitude for the amazing Beekeeping for Newbees community. Reflections on how far we’ve come. Excitement for wha...