kiwimana Buzz Beekeeping Show - A Beekeeping Podcast/Show

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. We interview Michael Jordan who is a Beekeeper, Educator and Mead Maker from Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. In this episode we discuss how and why Micro Mead Making is the greatest way to start Making Mead. Links / Resources mentioned this week Follow what Michael is doing on his FaceBook Page HERE 52 Meads in Year Videos Michael Jordan #1 AMMA CBD/THC Mead Award winning Medical Mead Movie American Mead Makers Association What is in the Show What is Micro Mead Making 00:04:41 What is the advantages of Micro Mead Making? 00:06:32 Little John's Braggot 00:07:57 How much Honey do you need to make a batch of Mead 00:08:50 Is Mead expensive to make? 00:09:49 The cannabis mead Michael Made 00:11:44 Mead as Medicine throughout History 00:12:32 A Meadery joins the fight against COVID-19 00:14:59 Why was Michael Been Banned? 00:15:46 Get the whole Family Involved 00:16:44 Banana Mead 00:17:25 The four major components of Mead 00:18:32 Why you need to document what you did 00:21:45 Award Winning Meads are not always good drinkable Meads 00:22:45 How long do you age a mead? 00:24:33 Is it legal to make mead? 00:26:11 Don't drink anrgry 00:28:54 Friar Michael can Marry you 00:29:15 History of Mead 00:31:27 What is Honeymoon Mead? 00:34:08 Michaels Dream is to own his own Meadery 00:35:40 Why making cannabis mead might get you banned 00:38:29 The Fat Bee Man Facebook Group 00:41:55 You only have to find one 00:44:19 Our Key Takeaways 00:46:27 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:13 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/mead Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Wow, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this Live Q&A show we answer questions about Api Life Var and New Queens, where to put a box and Losing a Queen. Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/159 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE   Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Controlling Varroa Mites, People Allergic to Bees and How to find the Queen in a hive. Links / Resources mentioned this week The Bienen podcast with the Thomas Seeley talk Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/158 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.  Something to listen to while in covid-19 lockdown. This week we ask why the EU is banning pesticides and What are some great plants that help bumble bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Scotland, England, Australia and United States Links / Resources mentioned this week Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide Bumble Bees' Favorite Flowers Identified to Aid Bee Restoration Book: Honey Bee Drones: Specialists in the Field - Graham Kingham What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:18 Roving Reporters 00:07:51 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:08:24 - Hampshire, England 00:11:23 - Long Island - United States 00:14:48 - Victor Harbor - South Australia 00:18:21 This Week in Beebooks 00:22:44 Beekeeping News 00:24:13 Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide 00:24:27 Bumble Bees - Favorite Flowers Identified to Aid Bee Restoration 00:30:14 Update from us 00:34:13 Feedback from You 00:35:25 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:25 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/157 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Bees in Detroit and why Almond Milk is not good for bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England and Canada. Links / Resources mentioned this week Creating a buzz in Detroit's vacant lots Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You Thought What is in the Show What's happening with us 00:01:08 What's Happening with our Bees – We talk to Margaret 00:02:32 Roving Reporters 00:12:02 – Victoria – Australia 00:12:16 – Central Auckland – New Zealand 00:15:32 – Dunblane – Scotland 00:18:53 – Sheffield – UK 00:22:04 – Ontario – Canada 00:25:45 Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:32:05 This Week in Beebooks 00:32:49 Creating a buzz in Detroit's vacant lots 00:34:54 Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You Thought 00:37:27 Feedback from You - The Summer Survey 00:45:02 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:51:02 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/156 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Merry Christmas, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we ask Is there any Health Benefits for Children to eat Honey and and it's not all about the Honey in Wales. We also have roving reporters checking in from the United States and New Zealand. Please Support this podcast on Patreon Links / Resources mentioned this week 5 Honey Health Benefits for Children Over 2 Bees: It's not all about honey for Wales' 180 varieties A Free Month of HiveTracks What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13 Roving Reporters 00:08:58 - Long Island - United States 00:09:15 - Colorado - United States 00:11:14 - Oxford - New Zealand 00:15:39 Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:18:51 Have you Tried Out Hive Tracks? 00:19:11 Bees: It's not all about honey for Wales - 180 varieties 00:27:08 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:32:56 Some more Beekeeping tips from Margaret 00:34:56 The Summer Survey - Have your Say 00:35:26 Christmas Thanks 00:35:49 Tips for people going on Summer Holidays 00:36:13 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/155 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  

What!!!, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about the rivalry over manuka honey between NZ and OZ and a man in California is saving bees by building them hives. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada and Scotland. Links / Resources mentioned this week Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives Stakes raised in Australia-New Zealand rivalry over manuka honey as study finds ours is the best Summer Survey 2019 We want to make this show the best we can for you, with useful info that helps you keep your bees. We would really appreciate your help to let us know if what we are doing is hitting the target? is it what you want to hear, is it useful? We would be so grateful if you can take 2 minutes to fill out our Listener Survey at:- http://kiwi.bz/survey What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13 Roving Reporters 00:14:02 - Ontario- Canada 00:14:15 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:19:56 Big News from us 00:24:02 Summer Survey 2019 00:24:58 Beekeeping News 00:26:50 Stakes raised in Australia-New Zealand rivalry over manuka honey as study finds ours is the best 00:27:01 Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives 00:34:47 Feedback from You 00:39:29 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:43:28 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/154 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show   Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Riverside bees in Yorkshire and how regenerative farming is helping the Bees and the soil in Canada. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, Canada, England, Scotland and the United States. Links / Resources mentioned this week The Yorkshire riverside bee farm fighting the threat of species extinction Bee population recovering due to regenerative farming, producers say What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees 00:01:07 Roving Reporters 00:07:48 - Victoria - Australia 00:08:04 - Hampshire - United Kingdom 00:10:37 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:14:21 - Long Island - United States 00:18:07 - Ontario - Canada 00:20:52 Beekeeping News 00:26:05 The Yorkshire riverside bee farm fighting the threat of species extinction 00:26:15 Bee population recovering due to regenerative farming, producers say 00:29:31 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:34:14 End of the Show 00:37:21 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/153 Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show   Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Please Support this podcast on Patreon

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about a Honeybee Corridor and can American Foulbrood be cured. We also have roving reporters checking in from New Zealand and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week America's Largest “Honeybee Corridor” Unveiled in North Carolina Eliminating American Foulbrood using Endolysins What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees? We talk to Margaret 00:01:10 Roving Reporters 00:05:29 - Colorado 00:05:53 - Pt Chev 00:08:25 Beekeeping News 00:13:44 America's Largest 'Honeybee Corridor' Unveiled in North Carolina 00:13:54 Eliminating American Foulbrood using Endolysins 00:16:10 Hi from Vienna - Lothar writes 00:20:50 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:23:30 Margaret is stressed 00:24:56 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/152 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Keeping Bee Warm, Mites, Robbing Bees and pesky wasps. Links / Resources mentioned this week Robbing screens Organic Varroa Management – Integrated Pest Management Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – 5th Edition Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show Keeping Bees Warm Over Winter 00:01:22 Mites! Mites! Mites! 00:05:08 Dealing with Robbing Bees 00:13:40 When Wasps Become a problem 00:16:53 Self Deprecating Beekeeper 00:18:44 My Bees have Absconded 00:20:31 Is there a good Beekeepers Calendar for kiwi's? 00:24:06 Who helped bring the show to you? 00:27:04 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/151 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about hive vandals up North and another reason why Glyphosate isn't great for your bees. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia and England. And Hollywood came to kiwimana HQ. Links / Resources mentioned this week Northland Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack Roundup ‘Guts' Bee Colonies, Threatens Human Health, Scientists Say What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:42 Roving Reporters 00:15:02 - Victoria Australia 00:15:09 - Sheffield, England 00:19:16 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:22:57 Beekeeping News 00:23:32 Northland Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed 00:23:43 Roundup 'Guts' Bee Colonies, Threatens Human Health, Scientists Say 00:29:55 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:44 New Supporters and two Hollywood Movie Stars Visited 00:40:24 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/150 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Climate Change, Wax moths and Preventing Swarms and finding that elusive Queen. Links / Resources mentioned this week How to split a beehive Hilary's new book:- QueenSpotting: Meet the Remarkable Queen Bee and Discover the Drama at the Heart of the Hive  Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show Climate Change - 00:02:08 Wax moths - 00:05:22 Swarm prevention - 00:08:20 Finding the Queen - 00:12:25 End of Show Ramble - 00:17:58 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:18:33 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/149 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk learn about an Iranian startup creating Smart Beehives and why are bees dying in South Dakota. Links / Resources mentioned this week As bees die off, South Dakota beekeepers face industry's 'darkest days' Iranian startup designs smart beehive What is in the Show What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret - 00:01:26 Roving Reporters - 00:07:55 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:08:35 Beekeeping News - 00:09:23 As bees die off, South Dakota beekeepers face industry's 'darkest days' - 00:09:33 Iranian startup designs smart beehive - 00:17:48 If you are coming in Winter? - 00:22:15 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:23:56 Sad News - 00:26:05 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/148 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Setting up a Hive, Preparing for Winter and dealing with Nasty Bees. Links / Resources mentioned this weekHow to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand Want to ask a question? What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show Setting up a Hive - 00:02:14 Four hour drive - 00:06:33 Preparing for Winter - 00:09:44 Getting Hands on Experience - 00:13:39 Response About on Handling Nasty Bees - 00:15:57 Girls don't want me around - 00:19:03 End of the Show - 00:22:37 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/147 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. It's Bee Month in New Zealand, in this episode we talk about Mass Bee Deaths in Russia and is Live and let die the way to save the bees?, The Apriast in Scotland doesn't think so. We also have roving reporters checking in from Poland, England, Canada and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week Bee flu reaches Russia, heralds major global food crisis Leave and let die What is in the Show September is Bee Aware Month 00:01:23 What has Margaret been doing in the apiary? 00:08:02 Roving Reporters 00:13:14 - Krobia, Poland 00:13:38 - Indiana, USA 00:16:25 - Ontario, Canada 00:19:07 - Hampshire, England 00:21:41 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:24:57 Beekeeping News 00:25:32 Bee flu reaches Russia, heralds major global food crisis 00:26:11 Leave and let die 00:31:50 Feedback from You 00:42:54 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:45:08 Shout out to our New Supporters 00:45:46 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/146 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Manuka honey fraud and a 'catastrophic' French honey harvest. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, England and Canada. Links / Resources mentioned this week Manuka honey fraud: Evergreen Life Ltd handed $260,000 fine for adding synthetics to its product Bad weather causing 'catastrophic' French honey harvest What is in the Show What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? - 00:01:49 Roving Reporters - 00:12:58 - Melbourne Australia - 00:13:25 - Sheffield / Britmana / England - 00:15:25 New swarm listing service - 00:17:49 - Victor Harbor in South Australia - 00:18:38 - British Columbia in Canada - 00:20:38 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:22:27 Beekeeping News - 00:23:06 Manuka honey fraud: Evergreen Life Ltd handed $260,000 fine for adding synthetics to its product - 00:23:25 Bad weather causing 'catastrophic' French honey harvest - 00:30:45 Feedback from You - 00:33:19 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:36:56 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/145 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about disappointment, Northland beekeepers and ApiNZ. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada, England, and United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week How to become a Roving Reporter ‘Devastated' Northland manuka honey producers seek chemical markers definition ApiNZ disappointed by beekeepers? votes on levy in New Zealand ApiNZ Our People Apiculture Conference 2019 What is in the Show What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:42 Roving Reporters 00:07:47 - North Carolina 00:08:05 - Ontario 00:10:53 - British Columbia 00:15:23 - North Hampshire 00:19:17 - Hampshire 00:24:20 - Texas 00:29:31 - New South Wales 00:30:28 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:31:19 Beekeeping News 00:31:58 Devastated Northland manuka honey producers seek chemical markers definition review from MPI 00:32:09 ApiNZ disappointed by beekeepers? votes on levy in New Zealand 00:38:36 Apiculture Conference 2019 00:44:09 Feedback from You 00:45:27 End of the Show 00:48:13 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:21 What to help keep the Buzz going? 00:50:23 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/144 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about finding Bees, stopping wasps and Winter Preparations. Links / Resources mentioned this week Swarm Trapping bees with a Mobile Swarm Trap – Michael Jordan https://kiwimana.co.nz/swarm-trapping-bees-with-a-mobile-swarm-trap-km104/ Bee Swarm Collectors https://kiwimana.co.nz/bee-swarm-collectors/ Swarm Commander https://swarmcommander.com/ How to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-prepare-a-beehive-for-winter-in-new-zealand/ Vespex - Wasp Control https://www.merchento.com/vespex.html Hill Laboratories https://www.hill-laboratories.com/testing/honey-testing/ Analytica https://www.analytica.co.nz/ What's Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? https://kiwimana.co.nz/whats-your-number-one-beekeeping-problem/ What is in the Show Finding Bees - How Find Bees For Free - 00:01:04 Getting Ready for Winter - 00:03:41 Wasps - How to stop them killing your bees - 00:06:48 Aggressive bees - What do I do? - 00:12:04 Tutin in Kawerau - 00:15:33 Government Madness in Florida - 00:16:46 End of the Show - 00:19:40 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/143 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-subscribe-to-the-kiwimana-buzz-show/ Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Yipee, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. John Berry is a third generation beekeeper and has worked in the family Business "Arataki Honey" before starting his own business “Berry Bees” with his brother Peter. He now produces comb-honey for the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market. Links / Resources mentioned this week John's website is Here:- http://www.berrybees.co.nz/ 2011 - Beekeepers fire up over outbreak https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11041524 2015 - An interview with John's Father “Ian Berry” https://knowledgebank.org.nz/audio/ian-berry-interview/ 2016 - John Berry: Buzz off, you beekeeping bandits https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503459&objectid=11658445 2019 - Beekeepers say there's not enough food for all hives as more and more are created https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/beekeepers-say-theres-not-enough-food-all-hives-more-and-created 2019 - Corporate interests stinging local beekeepers https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/larry-williams-drive/audio/john-berry-corporate-interests-stinging-local-beekeepers/ Arataki Honey website is HERE:- http://www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz/ What is in the Show What do you love about beekeeping? 00:02:00 What happened to the clover this year? 00:02:59 How did John get started in Beekeeping? 00:03:28 How did Arataki Honey get started 00:03:45 What would John tell his younger self 00:06:06 Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share? 00:10:31 What can we do about AFB in New Zealand 00:12:19 The Honey levy proposed by Apiculture New Zealand 00:16:29 What does John think about the overstocking of hives in the Hawkes Bay? 00:18:12 What's the biggest issue facing beekeeping In the Hawkes Bay? 00:20:05 John work with VSH Queens 00:22:13 John is a Comb Honey Specialist producer 00:23:10 What does John use to Control Mites 00:24:46 John's mites showed signs of resistance to Bayvarol Strips 00:25:00 John is going to try Oxalic acid 00:27:30 Treated Bees produce more Honey 00:29:29 What's the biggest mistake you see a lot of new beekeepers making? 00:30:21 Is monitoring varroa mites a good idea? 00:31:15 Has Varroa benefited New Zealand Beekeeping? 00:34:30 Will Feral Bees return to New Zealand? 00:35:34 Why do bees turn nasty 00:37:59 Our Bees are designed to have a winter 00:41:00 Does the Hawkes Bay have a lot of wasps? 00:42:11 What are John?s plans for the coming season? 00:43:56 Is overstocking because of Manuka? 00:45:49 The pollination of clover is being threatened 00:46:40 The price of manuka sites is getting stupid 00:50:12 The Manuka Crop was zero this year in the HB 00:51:07 What does John think of the new Manuka Standard 00:54:20 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/berry Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebookPinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterestTwitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Learn ways to subscribe to get the next episode the minute it is released here:- https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-subscribe-to-the-kiwimana-buzz-show/ Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about bees fighting burglars and a massive wasp nest has been located near Hamurana. We also have roving reporters checking in from the USA,England and New Zealand. Links / Resources mentioned this week Top Free Beekeeping Podcast List https://kiwimana.co.nz/top-free-beekeeping-podcasts/ Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/07/burglar-covered-stings-landing-hive-filled-80000-bees-8852440/ All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest near Hamurana lifestyle block https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12209685 What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:44 Top Beekeeping Podcasts 00:02:08 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:04:57 Month coming up expectations 00:24:07 Handy Hint - Assessment Inspection 00:28:35 Roving Reporters 00:31:34 - Hampshire, England 00:32:05 - Christchurch, New Zealand 00:37:13 - Indiana, USA 00:44:36 - Oregon, USA 00:47:27 Beekeeping News 00:50:43 Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees 00:50:58 'All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest 00:53:29 End of the Show 00:57:09 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/141 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Learn ways to subscribe Here:- https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-subscribe-to-the-kiwimana-buzz-show/ Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about the suspected pesticide killing of bees in Lyttelton and the largest bee ever has been rediscovered in Indonesia. We also have a roving reporter checking in from Canada. Links / Resources mentioned this week Thousands of bees mysteriously dying in Christchurch World's largest bee not seen for 38 years rediscovered on remote Indonesian island What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:57 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:10 Roving Reporters 00:19:33 - Toronto Canada 00:19:51 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:23:55 Beekeeping News 00:24:39 Thousands of bees mysteriously dying in Christchurch 00:24:50 World's largest bee not seen for 38 years rediscovered 00:47:14 Feedback from You 00:52:07 End of the Show 00:52:46 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/140 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook -http://kiwi.bz/facebookPinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterestTwitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This week we learn about a new project involving sustainable schools and we learn how to requeen a hot hive in ten easy steps.  We also have Roving Reports from Poland and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week Chicken coops, beehives, medicinal plants future for sustainable schools Re-queening a 'Hot' Hive in 10 Steps What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:55 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:13 Roving Reporters 00:16:22 - North Carolina 00:16:41 - Krobia, Poland 00:19:25 Beekeeping News 00:23:56 Chicken coops, beehives, medicinal plants future for sustainable schools 00:24:11 Re-queening a 'Hot' Hive in 10 Steps 00:26:56 Feedback from You 00:32:20 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/139 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - Pinterest - Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about why the Ministry of Primary industries is taking a honey producer to court and the European Union may be changing its stance on Bee-killing pesticides. Kiwimana roving reporters checking in from Australia, United States of America and the United Kingdom. Links / Resources mentioned this week David's Bee Yard Destroyed by Mudslide in Los Angeles Manuka honey producer charged in a landmark case European governments pave way for bee-killing pesticides What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:01:02 Mudslide in Los Angeles 00:02:07 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:06:19 Roving Reporters 00:17:49 - Sheffield / Britmana / England 00:18:11 - Victor Harbor - South Australia 00:21:09 - Smithville, Texas 00:24:40 - Huntington, Indiana in USA 00:25:34 Beekeeping News 00:31:54 Manuka honey producer charged in landmark case 00:32:04 European governments pave way for bee-killing pesticides 00:36:58 End of the Show 00:41:14 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/138 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode, we discuss why there are too many bees in the Hawkes Bay and why are small beekeepers in New Zealand are having trouble selling honey. We also have roving reports from Canada, Switzerland and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week 'Just plain stupid': Manuka honey explosion leaving Hawke's Bay bees 'starving' Honey glut as warehouses fill with unwanted product What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you 00:01:34 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:51 Roving Reporters 00:09:31 - Indiana, USA 00:09:43 - Switzerland 00:11:45 - Toronto, Canada 00:13:35 Beekeeping News 00:17:46 Just plain stupid': Manuka honey explosion leaving Hawke's Bay bees 'starving' 00:18:01 Honey glut as warehouses fill with unwanted product 00:25:20 Your Feedback 00:34:10 End of the Show 00:34:35 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/137 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This episode we talk about Mixing Foundations and how a Dunedin couple are thinking outside the hive to help the bees. Also what are we are doing with our bees at kiwimana and Roving Reporters from North Carolina, Portland and Australia. Links / Resources mentioned this week Mixing Foundation and Foundationless Frames Thinking outside the hive  What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:51 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:28 Roving Reporters 00:11:06 - North Carolina 00:11:35 - Victoria Australia 00:13:05 - Portland Oregon 00:16:03 Beekeeping News 00:18:34 Mixing Foundation and Foundationless Frames 00:18:46 Thinking outside the hive 00:21:49 Feedback from You 00:24:18 End of the Show 00:25:31 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/136 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - Pinterest - Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released. Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This week we are discussing if Honey and Diabetes are a good combo and some naughty Bees make an uninvited visit to the Henderson Police Station. We also have Roving Reporters reporting in from North Carolina, Poland, Texas and Indiana. Links / Resources mentioned this week Raw Honey for Diabetes? Police car infiltrated by a 20,000-strong bee swarm in West Auckland What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:51 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:57 Roving Reporters 00:09:57 RR - North Carolina 00:10:07 RR - Indiana 00:12:21 RR - Poland 00:17:55 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:23:14 Beekeeping News 00:24:03 Raw Honey for Diabetes? 00:24:13 Police car infiltrated by a 20,000-strong bee swarm in West Auckland 00:28:57 Your Feedback 00:30:35 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/135 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - Pinterest - Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yippee we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoy producing these shows for you. In this episode we head to South London, England and talk to the hosts of the Beehive Jive podcast, Paul and Tracey. We Learn why the UK Beekeeping association system is helping create the next generation of Beekeepers, and why it's a fantastic support system for new beekeepers. Links / Resources mentioned this week The Beehive Jive blog is HERE Find them on Apple Podcasts HERE Follow them on Twitter HERE Join the Croydon Beekeepers' Association HERE The National Honey Show Talks are on YouTube HERE Dave Goulsons book about Bumble Bees “A Sting in the Tail” can be found HERE Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley can be bought HERE The Sustainable Apiary by Mike Palmer Video is HERE The Bee Colony as a Honey Factory by Tom Seeley Video is HERE Our interview with Roger Patterson can be found HERE Tracey Does Bee Safari Experiences, learn more HERE Oxalic acid, the varroa mite and me article is HERE What is in the Show Why Paul doesn't bother with Honey Competitions 00:04:12 The National Honey Show in the UK 00:04:35 Beelining with Tom Seeley 00:05:17 Bumble Bees in the UK 00:06:06 Neonicotinoids in England 00:07:51 What got Tracey and Paul Started in Beekeeping 00:10:26 The Beekeeping Associations network is amazing 00:11:25 Tracey runs a Basic Beekeeping Course 00:12:32 The before the Internet Beekeeper 00:14:28 Why people love the Beehive Jive 00:16:01 What transformed the way Paul Keeps Bees 00:16:39 Traceys Angry Bees 00:18:20 Tracey Does Bee Safari Experiences 00:21:38 The second season is when Beekeeping Starts 00:23:05 Tracey has a Bee Gym 00:25:39 How does Paul Treat his Bees? 00:26:40 Did the recent Heatwave effect bees in the UK 00:32:44 Why are Beekeepers Obessed by the weather 00:35:07 Tracey's Queen Buriel process 00:36:18 What does Paul's Handbag have on it 00:42:41 Did Tracey keep bees in Australia? 00:42:49 Whats the greatest challenge facing beekeepers? 00:44:17 Is foul brood still treated in the UK? 00:45:22 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here: http://kiwi.bz/jive Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released. Please Support this podcast

Happy New Year, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this podcast we share "The Way We Used to Bee", which is New Zealand's first ever beekeeping podcast that released eight episodes back in 2006. Nick Wallingford talks about the history of New Zealand beekeeping and some of characters involved. Nick kindly let us re-release these shows and I think you will learn some interesting things about the history of New Zealand beekeeping. What is in the Show TWWUTB - 01 : Introductions 00:02:06 TWWUTB - 02 : Peter Pegram 00:08:09 TWWUTB - 03: Allan Bates, packing machine, honey creamer 00:13:03 TWWUTB - 04: Trevor Palmer-Jones 00:17:24 TWWUTB - 05: Famous Beekeeper families 00:23:43 TWWUTB - 06: Jack Fraser and Kevin Ecroyd 00:31:31 TWWUTB - 07: Jack Glenn 00:37:14 TWWUTB - 08: Percy Hillary Beekeeper 00:41:36 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/nick Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released. Please Support this podcast

Yay we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy New Year!!! In show we discuss Beekeeping tips, what an Egyptian beekeeper is up too and Seven plants that bring in the honey bees. Links / Resources mentioned this week Please fill in our listener Survey here:- http://kiwi.bz/survey Egyptian beekeeper therapist uses venom to heal his patients? 7 pretty plants that bring in bees and good bugs What is in the Show Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:26 Shout out to Cameron Miskin 00:01:25 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:03:03 Christmas Time Thanks 00:10:15 New Year New format - Bee part of the change 00:11:49 Beekeeping News 00:12:51 Egyptian beekeeper therapist uses venom to heal his patients? 00:13:11 7 pretty plants that bring in bees and good bugs 00:18:36 Funky 00:25:00 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/132 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Thanks to Barbara Weber, Carolyn Sloane, Christopher Brown, daniel bokros, Gilbert Ko, Greg Parr, Gudny Hunter, Irene Townshend, John Paff, Justin Bumpstead, Karen Shields, Lisa Morrissey, Malcolm T Sanford, Dan McGivern , Michelle Lassche, Nathan Organ. Thanks for continued support of what we do at kiwimana, we couldn't do this work without your help. We have just released a new Bonus Buzz beekeeping show just for you. As a Christmas Present we are also going to released this Bonus show to Everyone for Christmas!!! This week we are talking about Jars of Honey selling for $1800 and why Mad Honey isn't a great Christmas Present. Links / Resources mentioned this week Rare ultra-high strength manuka honey retails for $1800 Mad honey - The dangers of the Rhododendron Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/131b Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show

Merry Christmas, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we are talking about Beekeeping in Belfast, A famous Beekeeping Author has passed and What kind of Sugar is good for bees. Links / Resources mentioned this week Belfast's Hydebank a hive of activity as behind-bars beekeeping creates a buzz Sue Hubbell, Who Wrote of Bees and Self-Reliance, Dies at 83 What kind of sugar should I feed my bees? A flower map to help NZ beekeepers  Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:37 New Zealand Beekeepers - toot toot 00:17:09 Shout out to Gudny 00:20:11 Global Roving Reporters 00:23:19 - Portland Oregon, USA 00:23:34 - Ontario, Canada 00:26:13 - Sheffield in the UK 00:28:23 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:32:46 Blog Recap 00:39:12 What products have been used in our work? 00:43:36 Beekeeping News 00:45:22 Belfast's Hydebank a hive of activity as behind-bars beekeeping creates a buzz 00:45:36 Sue Hubbell, Who Wrote of Bees and Self-Reliance, Dies at 83 00:48:31 What kind of sugar should I feed my bees? 00:51:19 A flower map to help NZ beekeepers 00:56:00 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 01:00:17 Feedback from you guys!!! 01:05:59 Full show notesThese notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/131 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show just for you. In this episode Gary and Margaret are talking, this week Does Roundup really harm Bees? Trapped Beetle tells it's story, Bee Swarms take over cars in Auckland and a new Roving Reporters from the Pacific Northwest. We also answer Louis DeMarco's question about controlling unwanted pests in a Bee Colony. Links / Resources mentioned this week Monsanto's Global Weedkiller Harms Honeybees, Research Finds A Hull shopping centre has 200,000 bees in it - and shoppers have no idea they're there Trapped beetle unlocks the secret of pollination Swarm of 30,000 bees takes over the side of a car in central Auckland What is in the Show What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:12 kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:08:46 - North Carolina 00:09:23 - Switzerland 00:10:34 - Smithville, Texas 00:13:40 - Portland, Oregon 00:15:32 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:19:20 - New Zealand 00:19:23 - Australia 00:20:07 - UK 00:20:29 - USA 00:21:06 Blog Recap 00:21:38 What products have we have been using in our work? 00:23:31 Beekeeping News 00:25:17 Monsanto's Global Weedkiller Harms Honeybees, Research Finds 00:25:54 A Hull shopping centre has 200,000 bees in it 00:35:12 Swarm of 30,000 bees takes over the side of a car in central Auckland 00:38:46 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:41:34 Feedback from you guys!!! 00:44:10 The Bonus Show 00:46:17 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/130 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Learn ways to subscribe HERE to get the next episode the minute it is released Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. Nigel Costley is a Beekeeper, Tutor and freelance journalist from Nelson in New Zealand. Nigel has been keeping bees for over forty years. He is unofficially known as Nelson's Top Bee bore :) Resources mentioned in the show You will find the BeeSotted podcast HERE Nigel's teaches beekeeping at Taratahi in Nelson, find more details HERE  Nigel's first Beekeeping Teacher was Andrew Mathesons, His book is Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – 5th Edition.  Get a copy HERE Tom Seeleys Study :- Life-history traits of wild honey bee colonies living in forests around Ithaca, NY, USA Ron Hoskins work on VSH Bees, find out more HERE Beekeeper investigated after discovery of 22 dead hives in Auckland, read the story HERE Shock at teen's death from sting, read the story HERE Our interview with Frank Lindsay from Wellington can be played HERE Vespex Wasp Poison The Nelson Beekeepers club is HERE What is in the Show How did Nigel become Nelsons Bee Bore 00:02:58 What do you love about about bees? 00:04:21 How did you first get started as a beekeeper? 00:05:40 Is Andrew Matheson a Diplomat Now? 00:06:45 Nigels Beekeeping course at Taratahi 00:07:51 Do you think New Zealand will ever be AFB Free? 00:09:23 Do you think we will see a varroa Resistant bee in New Zealand 00:10:22 Nigel has been inspired by Ron Hoskins 00:12:06 Nelson doesn't have manuka madness yet 00:19:19 Does Nigel Think unlicensed Hives are a problem 00:20:16 22 unregistered dead hives found in Auckland 00:21:32 People don't know what AFB Looks like 00:22:48 Gadgets in Beekeeping - A good thing? 00:22:52 Nigel was involved when varroa first arrived in the South Island 00:26:35 How did Varroa mites arrive in Auckland 00:31:04 Where are kiwimana's Hives located? 00:31:55 When is S2 of Nigels Podcast coming out? 00:33:10 Nick Wallingford podcast from 2006 00:34:06 Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share with our listeners? 00:35:05 Ways to help prevent Anaphylactic shock in Children 00:40:59 All people that report swarms are allergic to bees stings 00:42:44 What's the biggest issue facing beekeeping In Nelson? 00:44:34 How do you get in touch with Nigel? 00:47:20 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/nigel Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Please Support this podcast

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This is Episode One Hundred and twenty eight of our beekeeping show. We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honey bees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand. kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we are talking about Maybe that new treatment isn't the best for your bees, Bees, Bright colours, the buzzwords in Gardening and Welsh bees invade Manchester streets. Chris our roving reporter checks them out for us.... Links / Resources mentioned this week The Welsh company behind the giant bees around Manchester Bees, Bright Colours, the buzzwords in gardening Sound Advice - Go With What We Know Make Your Own Solar Beeswax Melter For Under $10 What is in the Show What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:04:36 kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:11:54 > Canada 00:12:59 > North Carolina 00:15:28 > Sheffield 00:17:28 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:21:09 Top Content by your Vote Last Month 00:22:59 What products have been used in our work? 00:25:21 Beekeeping News 00:32:11 The Welsh company behind the giant bees around Manchester 00:33:17 Bees, Bright Colours, the buzzwords in gardening 00:37:03 Sound Advice - Go With What We Know 00:40:32 Make Your Own Solar Beeswax Melter For Under $10 00:50:43 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:53:46 Feedback from you guys!!! 00:56:44 The Bonus Show 00:58:28 How to Subscribe to the Show 00:59:26 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/128 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed creating it for you. In this episode we are talking about Coles dropping Imported Honey, What is invading the Norfolk Summer and what is the Flight Range of a Honey Bee. Links / Resources mentioned this week Norfolk wasp invasion: Heatwave sees number of wasps soar Coles drops imported honey brand Allowrie from their shelves Anything but the 9-5: The beekeepers with an allergy to bees Sphere of influence - The Flight Range of the HoneyBee Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:05 kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:07:07 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:21:40 Blog Recap 00:23:20 Beekeeping News 00:25:14 Norfolk wasp invasion: Heatwave sees number of wasps soar 00:26:17 Coles drops imported honey brand Allowrie from their shelves 00:29:09 Anything but the 9-5: The beekeepers with an allergy to bees 00:31:43 Sphere of influence - The Flight Range of the HoneyBee 00:36:02 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:38:16 Feedback from you guys!!! 00:45:07 Whats in the bonus Show? 00:45:40 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/127 Thanks Gary and Margaret Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Please Support this podcast

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This episode we talk about Fascinating Honey Bee Facts and being too close may cause hive losses? Links / Resources mentioned this week 700k bees killed in arson attack by rival beekeeper https://news.sky.com/story/beekeeper-rivalry-arson-attack-kills-700000-bees-11347117 Too big, too close bee yards risk hive losses https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/103261859/too-big-too-close-bee-yards-risk-hive-losses Kicked out of a farmers market https://badbeekeepingblog.com/2018/05/07/kicked-out-of-a-farmers-market/ 20 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts https://carolinahoneybees.com/honey-bee-facts/ Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana? - 00:01:41 Preparing a Submission to the new AFB Proposal - 00:05:10 kiwimana Roving Reporters - 00:09:14 What should you be doing with your bees? - 00:13:45 Blog Recap - 00:20:38 Beekeeping News - 00:22:43 Beekeeper rivalry' arson attack kills 700,000 bees - 00:23:47 Too big, too close bee yards risk hive losses - 00:27:04 Kicked out of a farmers market! - 00:31:42 20 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts - 00:35:56 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? - 00:38:08 Feedback from you guys!!! - 00:43:07 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures, unicorns and more detailed information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/126 Thanks Gary and Margaret Kiwimana Follow us on Social Media Facebook http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter http://kiwi.bz/twitter

  Yay, we have just released a new show, it's an interview with a successful urban beekeeper from Wellington in New Zealand. This week we talk to Jim Hepburn who keeps bees in the hills of Wellington with his partner Jill (Unfortunately who couldn't join us today). We learn how Jim and Jill deal with the Wellington winds and how they manage to keep bees while being busy people. Jim and Jill are good friends who we met when we used do geocaching many years ago. Links / Resources mentioned this week What is Geocaching? https://www.geocaching.com/guide/ The Wellington Beekeeper club:- http://www.beehive.org.nz Wasp Killer that Jim used last Season is Vespex https://www.merchento.com/vespex.html Our interview with Frank Lindsay is here:-https://kiwimana.co.nz/beekeeping-in-wellington-with-frank-lindsay-km086/ Tansy Plant (Tanacetum vulgare) to inhibit Wax Moth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tansy Jim and Jill got their honey tested at:-https://www.analytica.co.nz/tests/honey-testing Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What do you love about Beekeeping? - 00:03:04 How long ago did you get started in Beekeeping? - 00:03:23 How did Jim and Jill Meet they mentors - 00:05:00 Keeping Bees on the side of a hill - 00:07:31 Has your previous Farming Experience helped you keep bees? - 00:09:40 How was your season last year? - 00:12:36 What is the benefit of keeping Records - 00:13:23 Native Termites Arrive every year - 00:14:45 What does Jim and Jill Butterfly nets for? - 00:15:47 How did Jim manage wasps last season - 00:16:24 What other Benefits does Record Keeping give Jim and JIll? - 00:18:17 Does Jim have any trouble with the Wellington Winds? - 00:20:12 Did Jim get his Honey Tested for Pollen this season - 00:23:30 Was Jim's honey Tested for Tutin this Year? - 00:24:38 What is the name of Beekeeping Club Jim goes too? - 00:26:01 What's the biggest Jim sees new Beekeepers Making? - 00:27:40 What is the time commitment in keeping two hives? - 00:29:21 Do you think keeping bees has changed you guys? - 00:31:01 What are Jim's Plan for Next Season? - 00:33:58 How does Jim Winter Down his Hives - 00:35:45 Any Tips on storing Gear over winter? - 00:37:01 Key Learnings of the Show - 00:40:41 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/jim Thanks Gary and Margaret Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterestTwitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. This will be the last show for a while as we are going on our winter break to hibernate and start building for Spring 2018. In this episode Gary and Margaret from kiwimana talk about Another Victory for Manuka, Beekeepers on Breadline in New Zealand and Bloody Australia Day 'ratbags'. Links / Resources mentioned this week Another Victory in Case for Manuka's NZ Origin 'A lot of blood, sweat and tears' – East Coast company cutting out the bees to make the most of manuka plantation Beehive Boom Putting Apiarists on Breadline Hunt for Australia Day 'ratbags' who destroyed 120,000 bees What is in the Show What's been happening at kiwimana? - 00:04:20 The EU is banning outdoor use of pesticides - 00:14:14 Monsanto loses right to patent seeds - 00:14:46 What should you be doing with your bees? - 00:15:45 Do you want to bee a local Roving reporter - 00:25:10 Blog Recap -Top Content by your Vote Last Month - 00:26:52 Another Victory in Case for Manuka's NZ Origin - 00:31:32 East Coast company cutting out the bees to make the most of manuka plantation - 00:33:46 Beehive Boom Putting Apiarists on Breadline - 00:40:05 Around 120,000 bees were destroyed when two hives were set alight - 00:45:52 Whats your Biggest Beekeeping Problem? - 00:49:55 Feedback from you Guys - 00:54:44 Do you want to show your support? - 00:54:52 Emails - 00:56:57 Reviews from Apple Podcasts - 00:57:59 Whats in the Bonus Show? - 01:00:31 Whats on the next Show? - 01:01:29 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/124

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. A listener "Yappy Beeman" took over the show and interviewed Gary and Margaret from kiwimana. Thanks Yappy you did a great job. Links / Resources mentioned this week Man poisoned after eating toxic plant “Boiled” Bats Are Falling From The Sky In Heatwave-Stricken Australia Ventilated Beekeeping Suit – kiwibreeze Full Suit Yappy was interviewed on Episode 120 Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) How did Gary and Margaret you get Started in Beekeeping 00:04:41 What were some of the obstacles they had to overcome 00:08:49 Are there things that make it harder to keep bees in New Zealand 00:11:05 What season is it in New Zealand 00:14:12 What drove kiwimana to expand? 00:16:29 What inspired the kiwimana Blog? 00:16:51 What plant Produces the most Honey in New Zealand 00:22:22 How do beekeepers manage the Long New Zealand Season? 00:24:02 Wow 00:27:49 What is Beekeeping Australia Like? 00:28:18 Bats Are Falling From The Sky in Australia 00:29:15 How to keep cool while Beekeeping 00:30:51 Can you confuse Goldenrod confused with Marijuana? 00:31:46 Is Beekeeping on the Rise in New Zealand? 00:33:25 Is the increase a Good thing for the Bees 00:34:49 Do Beekeepers Make Millions from Swarms? 00:43:29 If we could start again, would we still keeps Bees? 00:45:25 Llama Attacked by bees 00:47:47 What happened to Yappys Kiwimana Hat 00:51:01 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/123

Les Crowder is a Beekeeper originally from New Mexico, he has devoted his adult life to the study and care of honeybees. He is dedicated to finding organic and natural solutions for problems commonly treated with chemicals. He enjoys keeping bees in Top Bar Beehives is also the co-author of the book "Top-Bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Honeybee Health" Here is what you will discover For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section. What has Les Been Working on 00:02:52 You Grew up in New Mexico / Now in Austin 00:03:08 Is Austin a great place to Live? 00:03:21 Do you have africanized bees in Austin? 00:03:49 Tell us about the We all Rise Together Project 00:04:30 Do you think Man will ever realise we are all connected? 00:10:18 What Gives Les Hope for the world 00:12:08 75% of the world?s Honey Contains Neonicotinoids 00:15:01 Seed Collectors being Sued by Monsanto 00:22:25 Les got involved in writing Legislation in New Mexico 00:24:33 You can rely on your Government to change the environment 00:27:26 Can you Grow Bananas in Austin? 00:30:42 How do Les's Bees get on in Austin? 00:31:32 Bee Audacious Beekeeping by Tom Seeley 00:32:59 Why Les only Keeps Top Bar Bee Hives Now 00:34:24 Mud, Blood and Beer in our Eyes 00:36:12 People before Profit and Corporate Charters 00:40:51 A Universal Income for all 00:44:06 Does any society today resemble a Bee Colony? 00:46:42 Does Les know of any area that don't treat for Mites and still have bees? 00:49:54 Resources mentioned in the show Argentina: The Country That Monsanto Poisoned A worldwide survey of neonicotinoids in honey Joel Forman MD - American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods for Children Effects of coumaphos on queen rearing in the honey bee, Apis mellifera by Pettis J.S., Collins A.M.,Wilbanks R., Feldlaufer M.F. (2004) Interview we did with Tom Theobald Tom Seeley - Audacious Idea Four: Small Hive Beekeeping The Full Show Notes are :- http://kiwi.bz/les

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we talk about Bumper Honey season in New Zealand Lithium? Is this another option? Prisoners find the Buzz Thanks for listening to our show....Gary and Margaret Here is what is the Show What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:48 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:09:45 Blog Recap 00:12:34 What products have been used in our work? 00:13:27 Good Honey Crop Expected in New Zealand after Dismal 2017 00:19:35 Have you lithium-chlorided your bees yet? 00:22:05 Prison beekeeping course helps inmates turn lives around 00:30:56 Jarrah and marri honey: A liquid goldrush of medical benefits 00:38:53 Otago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in Alexandra 00:44:00 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:46:45 What's in the Bonus Show 00:52:19 The Next Show - Les Crowder 00:53:42 The Full Notes are will be here:- http://kiwi.bz/121

Travis Ulbrich is a Beekeeper and Fireman from Alabama, he is a well known Bee Rescuer that is often seen on his Yappy Beeman YouTube Channel. He is also one of founding Bee Hooligans on the Bee Smart podcast. We talk about Yappy Philosophy to removing and keeping Honey Bees in Alabama. This show is full of some amazing Beekeeping and Bee removal tips. Here is what you will discover What does Yappy think of Treatment Free Beekeeping 00:02:40 Message from Estonia about Yappy's Videos 00:04:26 The Origin of Beesifrus (The Original Beekeeper!) 00:06:41 How did you get started in beekeeping 00:10:43 There are easier ways to get your bees than a cutout 00:15:14 What did Yappy Learn about Swarms at Bud gathering 00:18:11 Has Yappy Heard of those Audio Swarm Detectors ? 00:20:48 Are any other members of Yappy's family involved in Beekeeping? 00:22:54 Does Yappy ever wear a veil? 00:24:37 Have africanized bees reached Alabama yet? 00:26:46 When cutting a wall around bees, does the vibration annoy them? 00:33:25 Does Yappy have any funny Beekeeping experiences 00:35:04 If Yappy could travel back in time, what would he tell himself? 00:41:55 Does Yappy Reframe Honey Frames from Cutouts 00:45:33 How do you tell when a honey flow is on 00:50:08 Why is it so important to develop your own Beekeeping Management Program 00:52:20 Why Beekeepers need a second job to support it 00:59:12 Why a package of bees is probably not a good place to start Treatment Free Beekeeping 00:59:56 How can you get in touch with Yappy? 01:06:53 Full Show Notes are:- http://kiwi.bz/yappy

Hi Guys, Thanks for listening to the show, here is our latest podcast. Sorry for the delay, but life got in the way, you will hear more in the show. Happy New Year "Beekeeping Bonanza 2018". This is Episode One Hundred and Nineteen of our beekeeping show. We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honey bees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand. kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we talk about Rescuers fight through swarms 7 Queen Bee Facts that will amaze you How to protect your hives from Yellow Jacket Wasps What's looking good ?? Thanks and we will talk soon. Gary and Margaret  Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana 00:02:07 What should you be doing with your bees? 00:08:59 Blog Recap 00:12:27 What products have been used in our work? 00:13:32 Beekeeping News 00:16:18 Rescuers fight through swarm of bees after truck carrying hives crashes 00:17:07 7 Queen Bee Facts: That Will Amaze You 00:20:06 Macquarie Island gives scientists a view of ecosystem without bees 00:21:32 Bees can be left or right handed 00:23:36 Ooh honey, looks like a good season 00:26:46 How to Keep Bees Calm 00:28:35 What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:32:32 FeedBack from You 00:40:33 The Full Show Notes will be Here http://kiwi.bz/119

Ho Ho Ho, The Joy of Christmas is on its way. This is Episode One Hundred and Eighteen of our beekeeping show. We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honeybees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand. kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode, we talk about The Auckland Beekeepers Club 70th Birthday The Manuka Wars Continues New Tool in the Battle Against a Bee-Killing Bacteria Thanks and we will talk soon. Thanks....Gary and Margaret  Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's been happening at kiwimana? - Gary 02:31 Auckland Beekeepers Club 70th Birthday Event 06:38 What's been happening at kiwimana - Margaret 17:28 What should you be doing with your bees? 24:00 Blog Recap 27:07 What products have been used in our work? 28:10 Pleasant Point beekeeper warns of the risks of 'gold rush' mentality 30:03 The Trans-Tasman war over manuka honey now has extra players 34:51 Australian Growers Working Have Cloned The Strongest Medical Manuka Honey 41:51 A Potential New Tool in the Battle Against a Bee-Killing Bacteria 44:58 Why are Hives Damp in the Winter? 48:19 'Alarming' amounts of nerve agent pesticides in world's honey, tests show 50:57 Questions from you 53:40 Customer Review Reward goes to 54:45 Feedback from you guys 55:39 What's in the Bonus Show? 56:14 The Next Show - Yappy Beeman 56:40 The Full Show Notes will be Here http://kiwi.bz/118

Charlotte Anderson is the first Female Master Beekeeper from South Carolina, she is also a Blogger and a Teacher. In 2012 she was named Beekeeper of the year in South Carolina. We talk about how she keeps bees successfully in the hot climate of South Carolina. Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!) For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section. How to avoid getting stung 02:18 What is Charlotte 's three-strike policy 03:00 Why is keeping Beekeeping records so important 03:38 What help beekeepers become better beekeepers 04:40 What is Beekeepers Biggest Problem 05:22 Everybody doesn't need to be a Beekeeper 06:35 This, not GrandPa's Beekeeping 07:23 Does Charlotte have issues with Small Hive Beetles 07:43 Wax Moths are not much fun 09:09 What inspired Charlotte to start beekeeping? 09:22 Are Bees Adapting to Varroa Mites in the South East? 13:43 How does Charlotte treat her Bees with Oxalic Acid 16:44 What's the biggest issue facing beekeepers in South Carolina 17:24 Flowers don't always mean lots of nectar 18:25 Sugar is never as good the Bees own Honey 20:23 Does Charlotte encourage other people to pursue the Master Beekeeper program 20:44 Charlotte tells us about her new online Beekeeping course 24:15 Are Pesticides an issue in South Carolina? 28:55 Varroa Mites and Weak Queen are an issue, find out why? 29:43 Does Open feeding increases the risk of American Foulbrood? 36:08 Front Feeders are quite a good way to get your hive robbed out 38:02 A suit with Ice Packs in it! 39:22 Getting stung in the eye can make you blind 41:28 Pulling down your pants isn't always the best way to go 43:57 What is Charlotte's funniest Beekeeping story 45:30 What the plan for the next Beekeeping Season? 51:50 How to follow Charlotte's work 55:49 End of the Show 57:34 Resources mentioned in the show Charlotte's Webpage is:- www.carolinahoneybees.com Charlotte's E-Book Be A Beekeeper-Online Beekeeping Classes For you, Social Media Beekeepers Follow Charlotte Here:- Pinterest FaceBook Charlottes Amazing Facebook Group:- Carolina Honeybees Help For Beginner Beekeepers Instagram   Full Show Notes are here:- http://kiwimana.co.nz/beekeeping-in-south-carolina-with-beekeeper-charlotte-km117

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode, we talk about Who Owns the Name Manuka Honey?, Monsanto targets bee-killing varroa and Do 1 In 10 Australian Pollination Hives Have AFB? I hope you enjoy this show full of information and Tangents about most things. Here is what was covered:- What's been happening at kiwimana? 02:02 Feedback from Last Show 20:52 So Who Owns the Name Manuka Honey 23:48 Why are my bees crawling in front of the hive? 35:06 Delete the protein from your comb honey 36:35 Monsanto targets bee-killing varroa mites through RNA interference 39:40 Detective dogs sniff out 'brown snot' bee disease 45:24 1 in 10 Australian Pollination Hives Have AFB 47:28 Questions from you - Top Bar Nucs 50:21 Customer Review Reward goes to... 51:46 Feedback from you guys 53:23 The Bonus Show 55:17 Shows coming up 56:00 You will find the full show notes here:- http://kiwi.bz/116

Roger Patterson has been beekeeping since 1963, he is from West Sussex in the United Kingdom.  He is also the author of the book "Beekeeping - A Practical Guide".  He is a practical beekeeper, concentrating on the basics and keeping things simple.  He is also the current president of the Wisborough Green Division of the West Sussex Beekeepers Association.  Here is what is in the show:- Are they any differences in how people keep bees in England 02:51 How Roger got started in beekeeping 06:39 Does Roger still keep WBC Hives? 08:41 Do Bees really care about Hive Types? 09:44 A concrete Top Bar Hive 11:25 How does Roger feel about knowing the most famous dog in Beekeeping 13:52 Can Nell Detect AFB in hives 15:35 Are any of Rogers Family involved in Beekeeping? 17:28 How have Rogers students since the 1970's 19:22 Was everyone was a natural Beekeeper? 22:28 Beekeepers in England did use chemicals before Varroa Mites 22:38 Do EFB and AFB Look Similar??? 24:19 Is it hard to maintain Dave Cushmans Website? 27:08 How does Roger the Punch Cell Queen Rearing Method 28:07 What is the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association 32:17 Is the British Black Bee used in the Breeding Programs 35:31 What's the best Bee for your local Area? 37:11 Importing Bees isn't the best idea 38:05 Bees are being imported from Hawaii to Canada 39:29 What would Roger Tell a Young Roger About Beekeeping 40:27 What are common mistakes new Beekeepers are making? 41:40 Why Observation is so important in Beekeeping 43:54 Observation helped Roger find 'Chronic bee paralysis virus' 44:28 What is the best Beekeeping Book? 46:35 A Mistake a lot of Beekeeping Teachers Make 47:57 What is Rogers Plans for Next Season? 51:24 How do you get in touch with Roger? 52:54 Resources mentioned in the show Full Show Notes can be found here:- http://kiwi.bz/roger

This week we are talking about new weed killer causes a stink, criminal elements, and New Zealand beekeeper found not guilty. This is Episode One hundred and Fourteen of our beekeeping podcast. Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's Happening at kiwimana - 01:16 Blog Recap - 11:57 Incredibly stupid things a beekeeper can do - 15:39 Is this the new Langstroth hive? Made out of concrete!! - 18:13 Taranaki beekeeper creates technology to trace honey to hive - 23:37 Organic weed killer proves pungent success - 25:28 Bees die in the cold after vandals open and kick hives - 30:18 New Zealand beekeeper found not guilty of smuggling cocaine hidden in suitcase - 34:35 Questions from you - 36:57 Random Review - 41:02 The Bonus Show - 44:08 The Next Show - Practical Beekeeping With Roger Patterson - 44:29 The Full Show Notes are Here:- http://kiwimana.co.nz/stinking-success-km114

Ron Miksha is a Writer and Beekeeper from Calgary in Canada. Ron has been involved in Beekeeping for many years as a Commercial Beekeeping and educator. He is the author of the Bad Beekeeping book and blog. Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!) For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section. How Ron got started in Beekeeping 02:56 Ron Goes to University 07:36 How Ron Produced Comb Honey 08:40 Why did Ron Change Careers 12:13 Did the Honey Prices Increase? 13:52 What Excites Ron About Beekeeping 15:08 You can't control the weather 20:27 Calgary is known as cowtown 22:31 The Bad Beekeeping Blog is 21 years old 24:30 What are Blogs about? 26:01 Neonicotinoids causing no issues in Alberta! 26:16 What types of Crops are Grown in Alberta? 28:18 Bee Die off in Ontario 30:14 Why did the Ontario Die off Happen? 32:14 Are Honey Bees harmful to Native Bees 34:03 Native Bees added to Endangered List in Hawaii 36:10 Where does get his ideas for his blog Posts 38:41 Books that influenced Ron 40:50 A Heavy Metal Band was Named after Ron? 45:23 If Ron was a time Traveller - What would he tell his younger self 46:45 Ron Miksha and Neil Bertram Course 49:00 The most common questions Ron's Students Ask is? 51:01 What are Ron's plans for next season 52:47 Resources mentioned in the show Ron's Famous Bad Beekeeping Blog can be found HERE Follow Ron on Twitter HERE Ron's Book “Bad Beekeeping” can be found HERE Fifty Years Among the Bees - by Dr. C. C. Miller - Get it from Phil's Website BioBees.com HERE. Or buy a hard copy HERE The Joys of Beekeeping by Richard Taylor, can be bought from HERE Ron's Wikipedia Page is HERE Miksha the Heavy Metal Band Ron's Beekeeping Business Course - Making Money from Honey Full Show Notes can be found HERE

We talk about Springing into Bee Season 2017, Evolving Bees, a great herb has been discovered and Are you Getting Enough? This is Episode One Hundred and Twelve of our beekeeping podcast here in lil ol' New Zealand. Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) Fight Procrastination Day 02:53 What's Happening at kiwimana 04:06 Blog Recap 19:37 Beekeeping News 23:07 Bees Are Starting To Evolve To Survive Destructive Varroa Mite, Researcher Says 23:27 He thought his beehive was helping the environment, then someone complained 32:18 This common herb will keep bee pollinators buzzing in your garden 37:11 Honey, Are You Giving It Away? 41:26 Hive beetle found for the 1st time in New Brunswick beehives 45:27 Questions from you 49:50 Random Review 55:21 Feedback from you guys 57:14 The Next Show 58:38 The Full Show Notes can found here:- http://kiwi.bz/112

Chris was born in kiwi Nirvania land but now lives in Sheffield, England "officially Europe's greenest city" with his lovely wife Laura. Chris has been beekeeping for three years at Britmana HQ. We met Chris and Laura when they came to New Zealand for the Honeymoon. Their Son Jasper was born January 2017, Chris only makes him now work in the apiary in the weekends. Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!) For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section. How Long Has Chris Been Beekeeping 03:51 Does Laura Get involved with the Bees 07:24 What is an allotment 09:06 How did it feel to win the best Honey Award in Sheffield 13:37 Does Chris produce Heather Honey 15:44 What does heather Honey taste like 22:02 What Excites Chris about Beekeeping 25:52 What was Chris's first Book about Beekeeping 29:42 Did a Bee Club Help Chris? 31:13 What do you think is the biggest issue facing bees in Sheffield 36:39 How can we encourage Younger Beekeepers 37:38 Chris Plans for the coming Season 40:49 When is Chris moving to New Zealand 42:53 What's the Best way to get in touch with Chris 44:01 How Long is the bee Season in Sheffield 46:40 Resources mentioned in the show Follow Chris on Instagram HERE Follow Chris on Twitter HERE Full Show Notes are HERE