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Today, I have the pleasure to speak with Dr. Giovanni Formato, a veterinarian in charge of the Apiculture Unit at the Instituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e Toscana, a government Institute dedicated to food safety that has an interesting subunit dedicated to honey bee health. Join my newsletter: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters/inside-the-hive-tv-newsletter The institute: https://www.izslt.it/apicoltura/en/contatti/ Support our sponsor: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/

Sign up to my Newsletter: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters/inside-the-hive-tv-newsletter Support my sponsor Apis Tactical: https://apis-tactical.com/ Dr. Goulson new book: https://amzn.to/3Z7zV78 Description In today's episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Dr. Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex. We discuss his career, his new book for children called "Insectarium," the problems with modern agriculture and its growing dependency on pesticides, how the pesticide industry tries to silence researchers who talk about this subject, and other topics. Other books authored by Dr. Goulson: Silent Earth: https://amzn.to/40Ormzc Bumblebees: Behaviour, Ecology, and Conservation: https://amzn.to/4frWIzY Gardening for Bumblebees: A Practical Guide to Creating a Paradise for Pollinators: https://amzn.to/40O8b8x Garden Jungle: https://amzn.to/3UVAXjV

In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Lewis James Bartlett, a leading entomologist and evolutionary biologist at the University of Georgia. We discuss his groundbreaking study showing neonicotinoids assist Varroa mites in harming honey bees during field trials. This crucial information needs to reach beekeepers. Many wrongly blame themselves for high mite levels despite proper management. The message is clear: it's not their fault, but the pesticide industry's, as I've consistently highlighted on this channel. Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Become a academy member: https://www.insidethehive.tv/academy Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletter

In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Jay Evans, a research scientist at the USDA honey bee research laboratory in Beltsville, MD. We explore his innovative approach to promoting bee resilience and balancing the battle between good and bad bugs in bee ecosystems. So, stick around for a deep dive into the science behind safeguarding our pollinators! Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Support our sponsor: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/

In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Frank Rinkevich, a research scientist at the USDA honey bee research laboratory in Baton Rouge. We covered a range of subjects, updating on his research project on varroa mites' amitraz resistance, we also discussed ways to break the vicious cycle of pesticide use against varroa mites through out smart breeding programs. Lastly, we discussed the newest potential beneficial effects of propolis against viruses and varroa mites. I hope you find this conversation as interesting as I did. Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Support our sponsor: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Inside The Hive Podcast. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Scott McArt from Cornell University, one of the leading experts in pollinator health and pesticide research. We cover two incredibly important topics that every beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast should be aware of. First, we discuss the recent invasion of Varroa mites in Australia—one of the last continents previously unaffected by this devastating pest. Dr. McArt provides insights into what this invasion means for global bee populations and the efforts underway to combat it. Then, we dive into a conversation about the complexities surrounding pesticide use and the impact of misinformation on beekeepers. Dr. McArt touches on something rarely spoken about in public—that many researchers are hesitant to discuss the full impact of pesticides because of the controversy it stirs. This is a critical conversation that shines a light on how misinformation is not only hurting bees but also undermining the efforts to protect them. Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Today's Sponsor - Vita Bee Health: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/ Previous conversation with Dr. McArt: https://youtube.com/live/4JNToTRKhkw

Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak to Dr. Zack Lammas, a postdoctoral honey bee researcher working at the USDA Honey Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. Dr. Lammas has been studying varroa mites for several years now and is bringing new information about how this terrible mite transmits dangerous viruses to honey bees. In this conversation, we addressed one of his articles that shows how varroa amplifies the distribution of Deformed Wing Virus and the techniques he used in his research. Reach out on social media. https://www.insidethehive.tv/follow-us I appreciate your time. Thanks for watching! InsideTheHive.TV "The Show About Bees" Product links here are affiliated links.

In this episode I spoke with Dr. Dalial Freitak, assistant professor at the University of Graz in Austria to discuss how the new honey bee vaccine against American Foulbrood, could help with other honey bee diseases. Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters More about the vaccine: https://dalan.com/ Reach out on social media. https://www.insidethehive.tv/follow-us I appreciate your time. Thanks for watching! InsideTheHive.TV "The Show About Bees" Product links here are affiliated links.

Support the Podcast: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Brandon's publication: https://academic.oup.com/jinsectscience/article/23/6/20/7458958 Vita Bee Health: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/ _______________________________________________________________ In today's episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Brendan Shannon, a PhD student at Ohio State University and an expert on pesticides and adjuvants. Dr. Shannon's work has been crucial in understanding the impact of these chemicals on the health of honeybees. His most recent work is a review article about adjuvants and their effects. In this interview, recorded live with members of my academy, we discuss the pros and cons of pesticide and adjuvant combinations, the surprising ways researchers and farmers are using this knowledge to mitigate negative impacts on honeybees, and other topics.

In this episode I spoke to Dr. Vicent Ricigliano from the USDA honey bee research laboratory in Baton rouge about his latest publication related to a potential new tool to fight honey bee viruses. Suport the sponsor of the channel: Vita Bee Health: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/ Help me to keep the podcast FREE for everybody: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Dr. Ricigliano's publication: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44264-024-00011-7 Reach out on social media. https://www.insidethehive.tv/follow-us I appreciate your time. Thanks for watching! InsideTheHive.TV "The Show About Bees" Product links here are affiliated links.

In this episode Dr. Wagoner and I discuss hygienic behavior of honey bees and how beekeepers are using UBeeO to select for high hygienic honey bee queens. ______________________________________________ Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Support our sponsor: Vita Bee Health: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/ Optera website: https://opterabees.com/shop/ Coupon: InsideTheHiveTV Thanks for listening!

Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Support our sponsor Vita Bee Health: https://www.vita-europe.com/beehealth/ Curtis' Apiary: https://www.champlainvalleyhoney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChamplainValleyHoney/ https://www.tiktok.com/@champlainvalleyhoney Charles Mraz book: https://amzn.to/45GbHCm ___________________________________________________________ In today's podcast, I have the pleasure to speak to Curtis Mraz. Curtis is a 4th generation beekeeper in his family, following the legacy of the legendary Charles Mraz. We talked about Curtis's career leading Champlain Valley apiaries, his decision-making process to become the 4th generation of beekeepers in his family. His views about the future of the beekeeping industry, pesticides, the Vermont bill reducing the use of Neonicotinoids, and other topics. I hope you enjoy it. ________________________________________________________________ Reach out on social media. https://www.insidethehive.tv/follow-us

In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Adrian Fisher II, Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. In this interview, we discuss the important topic of how the EPA currently regulates new pesticides entering the market, the potential flaws in the regulatory process focusing on pollinator protection, and the proposed solution Dr. Fisher and other authors published in the prestigious journal, BioSciences. Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/academy Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Related video:https://youtu.be/kRiImn6H1bI The article: https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/73/11/808/7327032

In this episode, I spoke with Mario Jacob, the former owner of D&J Apiary, who recently sold his company and comfortably retired at a younger age, proving that it is still possible to make a good living from honey bees. Mario was a board member of the American Beekeeping Federation, among many other accolades. In this conversation, we discussed the secrets to becoming a successful commercial beekeeper, his favorite business model, and the constant challenges faced by commercial beekeepers in the U.S.

If you want to support this channel, please consider becoming part of our community. In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Jeff Pettis, former research leader of the USDA Beltsville lab and current president of Apimondia. Jeff and I have worked together for a long time, first when he was my boss at the USDA, and later on several projects related to honey bee health. We discussed our time in Thailand, where he introduced me to the subject of today's podcast episode: Tropilaelaps, a mite with the potential to be a bigger problem than Varroa mites. I hope you enjoy our conversation. We talked about his career working with social insects and also discussed his latest research publication on honey bees. The publication reveals that varroa mites, an important pest of honey bees, feed differently depending on the life stage of the parasitized honey bee. This discovery is significant as it greatly enhances our understanding of the life cycle of this important honey bee pest, which causes significant damage to the beekeeping industry. I want to thank our academy members for their support and you for watching.

Support my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2 Become a academy member: https://www.insidethehive.tv/academy Article video: https://youtu.be/_I8eKM_MFG4 Sign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44915-x In this episode of Inside The Hive TV, Dr. Boncristiani chats with Dr. Olav Ruppell, Professor at the University of Albertam about his last publication on the feeding habits of Varroa mites, a major pest of honey bees. The study reveals surprising findings about the mites' diet, challenging previous claims and highlighting the complexity of their feeding behavior. Dr. Boncristiani discusses the research in detail, explaining how the mites primarily feed on the fat bodies of adult bees but adjust their diet to hemolymph when feeding on pupae. The video emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of mite feeding behavior to develop effective control strategies. Join Dr. Boncristiani as he delves into the fascinating world of honey bee research and encourages viewers to keep an open mind to new scientific discoveries. Don't miss this insightful episode of Inside The Hive TV, the show that takes you into the world of bees.

In today's episode, I talk with Mr. Kevin Easton, President of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association. We discuss how he entered the beekeeping world and the exciting upcoming event, the South Florida Honey Bee Expo on February 16 to 17th of 2024.

In this episode, I had a conversation with Mr. Kamon Reynold, a beekeeper, YouTuber, and founder of the North America Honey Bee Expo (NAHBE), which is one of the largest gatherings of beekeepers today. We discussed his journey to success, the scale of the event, and what is planned for the upcoming year. I hope you enjoy it. This content was brought to you by our patrons. We appreciate the support of our academy members for their small contributions that allow us to continue creating these videos and podcast episodes. Thank you. If you are not an academy member and would like to learn more about it, please visit the link below. Inside The Hive TV - Academy

The podcast discusses the evolution of defense mechanisms against Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. It highlights the concept of social immunity and the resistance of certain honey bee populations to Varroa destructor. The study by Dr. Melissa Oddie explores the behavior of uncapping and recapping brood as a potential mechanism for disrupting mite reproduction and improving colony survival. This finding provides valuable insights for queen breeders in selecting bees with enhanced resistance to Varroa mites. Related materials: Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OWlv6IjmMs0 YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/XsodGUibp_E

Celebrating 50 years in the beekeeping industry, Mike Palmer, a famous beekeeper in Vermont State, walked through his apiary with Dr. Humberto Boncristiani for an interview on the InsideTheHive.tv podcast. The two discussed the changes in the beekeeping industry over the last 50 years, including the shift from American foulbrood to trachea mites and later on Varroa mites. The conversation also touched on the effects of pesticides on bee populations, with Mike sharing his concerns about the high levels of atrazine and other herbicides found in pollen samples collected from hives in row crop agriculture areas. For a long time, Mike didn't believe pesticides were affecting his colonies, but this is not the case anymore. Mike described why he changed his mind and explained why he thinks pesticides are indeed a big problem for beekeepers. Mike also shared his approach to beekeeping, which includes the use of dedicated brood factories to rapidly expand the brood nest. These factories are not meant to produce honey but to quickly grow the population of nurse bees. By using this method, Mike can maintain high production levels without having to use production hives to stop his cell builders. This podcast provides valuable insights into the world of beekeeping and the challenges that beekeepers face today. It highlights the importance of understanding the needs of bees and the impact that human activities can have on their survival. Watch on YouTube Listen to the podcast Other videos with Mike Palmer: Sustainable apiary by Mike Palmer - Does it really work?: https://youtu.be/hm-S_O29HFo Sustainable Apiary 2.0 with Mike Palmer - Livestream - Q&A: https://youtube.com/live/li7UGO66H0o Sustainable apiary queen rearing beekeeper Mike Palmer - Apimondia 2019 https://youtu.be/VCqblEJyo5w

BREAKING NEWS! Neonicotinoids banned in New York State The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which limits the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, commonly referred to as neonics. This bill is the first of its kind in the United States and aims to reduce the use of neonic coatings on corn, soybean, and wheat seeds, as well as lawn and garden uses. Neonics are known to have a devastating impact on pollinators such as bees and birds, and have been linked to negative impacts on human health and the environment. The pesticides are believed to have caused massive bee and bird losses, contaminated water and soil, and created human health concerns. The new bill eliminates 80-90% of neonics entering New York's environment on a yearly basis and has gained support from a wide range of environmental, health, garden, social justice, and farm groups. The bill still permits the use of neonics for invasive species treatments, but this is expected to eliminate 80-90% of neonics entering New York's environment each year. While the Birds & Bees Protection Act does not go as far as Europe's total outdoor neonic ban, and Canada has largely phased out neonic-coated corn and soybean seeds, it is the first law to address neonic seed coatings in the U.S. New York farmers will still be able to grow their staple crops while limiting the damage done to the environment, water quality, and pollinators by neonic pesticides. Supporters of the bill hope it will help protect New York's environment, food security, and agricultural economy. The New York State Legislature's decision to regulate neonic pesticides is a significant move forward in promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting the environment. If you have any questions about this issue, tune in to my podcast where I will interview a lawyer. For more information, please check the press release: https://www.nrdc.org/press-releases/new-york-protects-birds-and-bees-nation-leading-legislation Or Listen to our Podcast Episode where I interview Dan Raichel one of the lawyers behind this important bill. or Watch the interview on YouTube.

Podcast Ep-07 - The American Honey Bee These show notes provide a background in the genetic study of honey bees. Called by some, the third industrial revolution in agriculture, it features the development of genetically modified organisms and how that topic relates to honey bees. Determining what makes up the honey bee genome was pioneered by Dr. Gene Robinson, who wrote an article on the subject in the December 2000 Bee Culture Magazine dedicated to the memory of his advisor, Dr. Roger A. Morse. This is summarized in Dr. Sanford's website. The identification of the races of honey bees has always been somewhat of a mystery. Historically it was best determined by measuring physical characteristics of various subspecies. Called morphometrics, this was pioneered by Fredrich Ruttner. It has been replaced via determining the genetic haplotype of honey bees, as described in Dr. Alburaki's publication referenced above, concentrating on lack of genetic diversity in the genome of New World U.S. honey bees, almost all exclusively imported from the Old World. Thank you for listening to our podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Hello everyone, On our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. James Nieh from the University of California in San Diego about the social learning of the waggle dance in honey bees. Dr. Nieh shared with us his insights on honey bee communication and the implications of these findings in modern beekeeping practices. We also discussed the potential effects of neurotoxic pesticides on honey bees' learning capacity and how it could interfere with their chances of competing in nature. If you want to learn more about this fascinating topic, be sure to check out the links below. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode! The video version of the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NEzHbtiSqfQ The video about the research article on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xsQHuHnY7os

In this podcast episode, Dr. Humberto Boncristiani discusses the importance of genetic diversity in honeybees with Dr. Mohamed Alburaki, a renowned researcher in the field. They explore the reasons behind the concerning trends in the prevalence of the North Mediterranean lineage and discuss possible solutions to improve the genetic diversity of honeybees in the United States. Please be aware that the episode was recorded live on YouTube and the slides can only be seens in the link below. https://youtube.com/live/InH7itXmm-I To support the creation of more informative content on bees and their role in our ecosystem, the host invites listeners to become a patron of the show. By making a small monthly donation, patrons can help the creator produce more videos and have the opportunity to share their ideas for future content. If you're interested in learning more about bees and supporting the creation of informative content, please visit http://patreon.com/insidethehivetv. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more informative content on bees and their role in our ecosystem.

Dr. Sanford website and bio. https://beekeep.info http://apisenterprises.com/vita.htm What scientist and beekeepers want? - Article https://beekeep.info/a-treatise-on-modern-honey-bee-management/bee-research-what-scientists-and-beekeepers-want/ Beekeepers want results Researchers want to be published Tracheal mites: https://beekeep.info/a-treatise-on-modern-honey-bee-management/managing-diseases-and-pests/tracheal-mite-short-history/ Varroa mites introduced in the 1980s: https://beekeep.info/2020/05/30/two-decade-history-of-varroa/ CCD makes appearance in 2006 and research takes off: The legacy of CCD; https://beekeep.info/a-treatise-on-modern-honey-bee-management/managing-diseases-and-pests/honey-bee-research-on-the-rise-the-legacy-of-ccd/ Relatively new research coming from increasing reports on bee losses (CCD) Project Apis m https://www.projectapism.org/honey-bee-research.html cooperating with the National Honey Board https://honey.com Other efforts: Randy Oliver https://scientificbeekeeping.org Coloss.org https://coloss.org/ Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists https://capabees.com/ History of U.S Bee Research: Federal Bee Labs: Beltsville, Baton Rouge,Tucson, Logan (other bees); began in 1928 and continue to this day. Madison and Weslaco were retired. American Association of Professional Apiculturists https://aapa.cyberbee.net/ https://www.beeculture.com/2023-abrc-proceedings-now-available/ https://beekeep.info/2017/03/26/whats-in-a-name-bias-training-history-of-the-abrc-future-of-the-world-wide-web/ International Bee Research Association IBRA https://ibra.org.uk/

Podcast show notes 3/11/2023 Introducing Dr. Malcolm T. Sanford: Educated at the University of Georgia, Athens. Career begins at The Ohio State University 1979. Hired by at the University of Florida in 1981, as Extension Beekeeping Specialist. retired in 2001 as Professor Emeritus. Writer for the beekeeping press for over 30 years with extensive foreign travel consulting, and reporting on beekeeping practices, and currently offering to the beekeeping public The Apis Information Resource Center, A Guide to Modern Beekeeping Practices:See the following for further information:http://apisenterprises.com/vita.htm Author of Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, second edition published in 2018, with over 300 generally positive reviews on Amazon.com. https://amzn.to/2pruX6W Also author of Beekeeping Without Borders, Apiculture in Italy and France at the Dawn of the European Unionhttps://amzn.to/3KbA1Tu

In this episode, I come clean about all my intentions on this podcast. Welcome to InsideTheHive.TV - Podcast! ______________________________//________________________________ Please consider supporting me on Patreon so I can keep unleashing the teachings of the most successful society in natural history. The honey bees. On Patreon, you can access all podcast episodes before anybody else, including exclusive content like the video version of this podcast, live streams, and other exciting discussions about future videos I plan to make on YouTube. Follow me on social media. Learn more from my videos on YouTube. Join our email list to be notified about new episodes and videos Humberto.

Can Sunflowers help honey bees to fight Varroa mites? Dr. Evan Palmer-Young In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Evan Palmer-Young, a research scientist at the prestigious USDA Honey Bee Laboratory and Beltsville, Maryland, about his research on the potential role of sunflowers in helping honey bees against varroa mites. Dr. Palmer-Young wrote a nice blog post on my website where you can find a lot more information about this subject, including a video on his own YouTube Channel. ______________________________//________________________________ Please consider supporting me on Patreon so I can keep unleashing the teachings of the most successful society in natural history. The honey bees. On Patreon, you can access all podcast episodes before anybody else, including exclusive content like the video version of this podcast, live streams, and other exciting discussions about future videos I plan to make on YouTube. Follow me on social media. Learn more from videos on YouTube. Join our email list to be notified about new episodes and videos Humberto.