Podcasts about honeybees

In this sixth installment of Bee Science with Dr. Dewey Caron, Dewey turns attention to one of the final major management tasks of the summer beekeeping season: removing honey supers and preparing honey for extraction and storage. Building on the previous discussion about timely supering, Dewey explains why proper honey super removal is every bit as important as adding supers at the right time. He emphasizes that beekeepers should only remove honey when they are fully prepared to process it, reminding listeners that bees know how to protect their honey stores far better than we do. Delays between harvest and extraction can lead to quality issues, robbing, fermentation concerns, and unnecessary management complications. Dewey reviews the concepts of over-supering and under-supering, discusses colony space management as nectar flows begin to decline, and explains the importance of monitoring whether bees have fully occupied newly added supers. He also addresses the role of queen excluders, baiting supers, and ensuring colonies are actively using available storage space. The episode provides a detailed overview of the primary methods used to remove bees from honey supers, including bee escape boards, fume boards, bee blowers, and the traditional bounce-and-brush technique. Dewey explains the advantages and limitations of each approach and discusses situations where one method may be preferred over another. Additional topics include handling brood discovered in supers, preventing robbing behavior during harvest, managing partially capped honey, using refractometers to measure moisture content, and understanding the risks of storing unprocessed honey supers. Dewey concludes with practical recommendations to help beekeepers protect honey quality while preparing colonies for the transition toward fall management. Links and references mentioned in this episode Best Ways to Get Bees Out of Your Supers:  https://www.betterbee.com/instructions-and-resources/how-to-get-bees-out-of-honey-supers.asp Three Useful Videos BobBinnie:  How We Remove Bees From Honey Supers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ldD3cNGung Kamon Reynolds: Removing bees from Honey supers FAST:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfvW-2t_HA David Burns: How To Remove Supers Without Crowding Your Bees.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9NzCcIg0c Two Useful, Timely Articles Charlotte (Carolina Bees). How to Store Honey Supers With Drawn Comb: https://carolinahoneybees.com/storing-honey-supers/ Richard Wahl Off the Wahl beekeeping. Bee Culture  September 2025, Harvesting Honey: https://beeculture.com/off-the-wahl-beekeeping-44/ Betterbee on Robbing: https://www.betterbee.com/instructions-and-resources/identifying-preventing-hive-robbing.asp?srsltid=AfmBOor-Bzp5yPXnEZXuHxkGypc5tUQaXRECY6ZFwlEiKITNlR8GKMNJ   Robbing Behavior in Honey Bees: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1064 ______________ Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Bolero de la Fontero  by Rimsky Music; Perfect Sky by Graceful Movement; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

In this week's Podcast: The cooler weather has definitely caused our colonies to slow down the wax production, that's had a knock on effect in getting foundation drawn as comb, and the downturn in temperature has also meant grumpy bees!Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 396 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Swarming season is in full swing across the country. Queen bees are leaving their nests, allowing developing queens to inherit their thrones. There has been a long running campaign and draft legislation to ensure special protection for the wild Irish honeybee. Lorna Siggins reports.

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss Varroa biology, evolution, and control with Dr. Nurit Eliash, Research Fellow at the Honey Bees & Mites Lab at the University of Haifa in Israel. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode. 

Our heroes fend off a Giant Ice Squid as they travel to the Crystal Expanse.Featuring:Joey as the DM Dustin as the Corvum Artificer "Dallas"ShortStack as the Arma Hedge Cleric "Suri""Bun" as the Sylph Ranger "Flit"Kevin as the Rockburrow Jerbeen Rogue "Munch"Enjoy!https://anchor.fm/lfrogdndYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/josephblanchetteBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/josephlfrog.bsky.socialPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendaryfrogHumblewood Campaign Setting by Hit Point Press: https://hitpointpress.com/Character art by "Mel the Honeybee": https://linktr.ee/melthehoneybeeMusic credits:The Rhythm of Humblewood. Copyright © (2023) Hit Point Press.Music by Command Creative Studios. HitPointPress.com Humblewood: Beyond the Canopy. Copyright © (2025) Hit Point Press.Music by Command Creative Studios. HitPointPress.com Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#DND #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG

In this week's Podcast: Wouldn't you just know it, on the one day I really needed to carry out some inspections, it's rained. It was cold, and it just kept raining all morning, the result, next day, yep, swarming!Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 395 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Honey has received a lot of hype over recent years. More than just being tasty on your toast, it may also act as an antibiotic, and even more. So what are the facts?  

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In this week's Podcast: The weather has been typically Spring like, warmer days, but with chilly nights. The double brood method has worked well in managing Spring growth and the Spring Honey Crop is growing nicely.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 394 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

To tell us more about these swarms, Grace McCormack, Zoology Professor at the University of Galway.

Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees' natural cooling systems. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Adam Martin is a natural, sustainable beekeeper based in Middle Tennessee, specializing in treatment-free, chemical-free beekeeping using wild, locally adapted bees. In this episode, Adam breaks down why most honey on store shelves — even the stuff labeled raw, organic, and local — is little more than glorified sugar water, how Big Ag has quietly corrupted the beekeeping industry from the ground up, and why returning to the way bees were always meant to live might be the simplest and most powerful upgrade you can make to your family's health. 00:00 Becoming a Beekeeper in Tennessee 05:40 What's the best food for bees? 11:30 Not all Honey is the Same 17:20 Commercial vs Backyard Success Rate  21:20 Methods of Beekeeping & How Adam Teaches It 30:30 How to Trap & Catch Feral Bees 39:00 Being Good Stewards of the Land 44:00 The Danger of Varroa Mites  45:30 Honeybees are Not Native to the U.S. 48:30 Can Bees Sense Fear? 51:50 The Return to Nature 56:20 Does Better Honey Mean Better Health? 01:00:30 The Reward of Hard Work 01:09:40 Mind-Blowing Queen Bee Facts 01:13:10 Learn More About Beekeeping

In this week's Podcast: It's been yet another swarmy week with another two collected from my own apiaries. We have a nectar flow at the farm, and I'm using that to draw out more frames of foundation.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 393 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Skip Richter answers all of your gardening questions!

Open House, Oh No! Hehe, hi Hunny! Melodybee here!

Listener Henrietta Broderick filmed a Honeybee in her Galway garden pacing in tiny circles, releasing a mustard-yellow droplet before continuing. She chats about what she saw, and our panel discuss what the cause of this odd behaviour might be...

In this week's Podcast: Swarm number two safely collected, and it was a big one! If you're collecting swarms, always go with a bigger box than you think you'll need, stay tuned to hear why!Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 392 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

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Join me on a relaxing adventure inspired by Star Wars! Have a wonderful night sleep

Can you believe it, Hero? We're finally on the inside! The Knuckler Compound is even more high-tech than I imagined—we're talking Silver Ion Infusion Chambers and holographic displays that are making Mr. Honeybee's head spin.The Dr. Knucklers are really rolling out the red carpet for us. They've even gifted us these incredible personalized silver pendants that double as high-security keys to the whole lab! But the real kicker? They're claiming this silver technology can actually unlock telepathic potential.Mr. Honeybee and Roger are skeptical, of course, but after a little "double-blind" experiment with a very specific secret word, even they're starting to lean toward the side of optimism. We've got our own lab space, our own assistants (looking at you, Pinky and Thumb!), and a front-row seat to the future of science.I've got a feeling we're right on the precipice of something huge. Let's put on these necklaces and see just how far this collaboration can go!-- 

Can you believe it, Hero? We're finally on the inside! The Knuckler Compound is even more high-tech than I imagined—we're talking Silver Ion Infusion Chambers and holographic displays that are making Mr. Honeybee's head spin.The Dr. Knucklers are really rolling out the red carpet for us. They've even gifted us these incredible personalized silver pendants that double as high-security keys to the whole lab! But the real kicker? They're claiming this silver technology can actually unlock telepathic potential.Mr. Honeybee and Roger are skeptical, of course, but after a little "double-blind" experiment with a very specific secret word, even they're starting to lean toward the side of optimism. We've got our own lab space, our own assistants (looking at you, Pinky and Thumb!), and a front-row seat to the future of science.I've got a feeling we're right on the precipice of something huge. Let's put on these necklaces and see just how far this collaboration can go!-- 

Join me on a relaxing adventure inspired by Star Wars! Have a wonderful night sleep

Can you believe it, Hero? We're finally on the inside! The Knuckler Compound is even more high-tech than I imagined—we're talking Silver Ion Infusion Chambers and holographic displays that are making Mr. Honeybee's head spin.The Dr. Knucklers are really rolling out the red carpet for us. They've even gifted us these incredible personalized silver pendants that double as high-security keys to the whole lab! But the real kicker? They're claiming this silver technology can actually unlock telepathic potential.Mr. Honeybee and Roger are skeptical, of course, but after a little "double-blind" experiment with a very specific secret word, even they're starting to lean toward the side of optimism. We've got our own lab space, our own assistants (looking at you, Pinky and Thumb!), and a front-row seat to the future of science.I've got a feeling we're right on the precipice of something huge. Let's put on these necklaces and see just how far this collaboration can go!-- 

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Air Week: May 11-17, 2026 Imperial Records, Pt. 9 – 1956, Pt. 2 Imperial Records was a major player among the indie labels of the late 1940s and the entirety of the 1950s. Started in Los Angeles in 1946 by Lew Chudd, a Canadian raised in Harlem, Imperial began filling the ethnic and cultural voids left by the majors at the time. Chudd knew there was a large market for Latino Music in America, so he headed to Mexico City and recorded some Mexican jump bands that sold very well. He then included square dance records which also racked up sales as now square dances could be held without callers. He began recording Rhythm & Blues in 1947 and by ’49, he had hired Dave Bartholomew to scout talent in fertile New Orleans. The Braun Brother had beat him to The Crescent City by recording Paul Gayten and Annie Laurie first, but with Bartholomew’s help, Chudd was able to sign Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Archibald and Jewel King, dominating the New Orleans R&B scene. This week, we continue our Imperial series with part nine, focusing on Imperial’s R&B releases from the second half of 1956. Fats Domino has the biggest hit of his entire career with “Blueberry Hill,” a tune that Dave Bartholomew did not think he should record. It sold millions and millions and topped the R&B charts and landing at a whopping #2 on the pop chart. Matt The Cat presents the story behind that monumental release as well as spinning some great and seldom heard vocal group records from The Barons, The Victorials, The Dukes and The Honey Bees, a female group. We’ll also dig on some solid R&B releases from Johnny Fuller, Ernie Freeman and Gloria Jean Pitts as we keeps those records spinning on part nine of the Imperial Records Story on this week’s “Juke In The Back.” LISTEN BELOW

In this week's Podcast: We're off and running and in April, that means very changeable weather, intermittent showers, and some chilly inspections days. I had this just yesterday and although the bees behaved themselves, they certainly let you know you're not welcome. Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 391 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Honey bees might technically be an introduced species but despite that, we think it's fair to say we generally see them as a good thing. They're the engine of our world leading honey industry, and play a vital role pollinating crops like Kiwifruit, apples and clover. In fact, their contribution is valued at over $5 billion annually. But according to new research from the University of Auckland, they might also be playing a role in the destruction of our native trees Jesse is joined by senior scientist at New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Dr David Pattemore. [picture id="4ORPYIM_copyright_image_77932" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

In this week's Podcast: My plans for a gentle stroll into Spring were thrown off track this week when I received a call telling one of my colonies had swarmed. It was just the 2nd of April, too late for an April Fool's joke, and so my season begins! Listen in for the full story and my surprise at feeling my first, new season sting!Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 390 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Judges: A Honeybee and a Goat

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In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis are joined by Raffaele Dall'Olio, founder of BeeSources and a Freelance Researcher and Extension Specialist in Italy, to discuss survivor populations of honey bees. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode. 

In this week's Podcast: Well the week of warmer weather has suddenly turned cold and with it, a halt to my early inspections. We're always busy though and with that in mind, I've been back to the workshop catching up on Spring preparations.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 389 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is all abuzz about honey bees and thinks you should "bee" too. These pollinators help California farmers feed the world with cherries, melons, almonds and more. But bee colonies are dying at nearly unprecedented rates and the reasons why remain unclear. Join Assemblymember Ransom for a buzzworthy visit to a hive, hear from a local farmer who is a big fan of pollinators, and learn all about her ideas she's working on to Save the Honey Bees.

In this week's Podcast: First inspections, such an exciting moment in the season. An opportunity to have a quick look, at how our colonies have coped with the long winter months. This is just what I did during the week and it was a mixed bag as ever!Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 388 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Nucleus Colonies For SaleBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Thorne Beehives Bailey BoardSome of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive The Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

Hop into the Honeybee Neighborhood for our annual Easter egg hunt!The sun is sparkling on the dew, the baskets are ready, and Melodybee is determined to find a million eggs with Harold's help.But there's a bit of a mystery afoot!Mr. Honeybee is acting rather suspicious in the bushes, and Roger Robot's high-tech egg predictions are pointing everywhere except where the eggs actually are.Grab your favorite watercolors, settle into the golf cart, and join us for a morning filled with painted masterpieces, hidden surprises, and a very special "bunny" assistant.Happy Easter, little honeybee!