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Beekeeping Today PodcastInsideTheHive.TV with Dr. Humberto BoncristianiIn this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Dr. Humberto Boncristiani, bee biologist, educator, and founder of InsideTheHive.TV. Humberto shares his compelling journey from growing up with Africanized bees in Brazil to becoming a leading voice in honey bee health research and education. He discusses how his scientific work—ranging from virology to applied honey bee biology—supports commercial beekeepers and emerging technologies. With clients like Dalan Animal Health and ToBe, Humberto helps test products, troubleshoot colony problems, and translate observational knowledge into measurable outcomes. He also explains the challenges of bringing new products to market in the...2025-05-0556 min
Beekeeping Today Podcast[Bonus] BTP Short - Unusually High Winter Bee Losses!Beekeeping Today Podcast Shorts brings you a quick dive into the latest buzz in beekeeping. In this first special episode, we welcome Dr. Humberto Boncristiani of Inside The Hive TV to discuss the alarming commercial colony losses reported this season. With beekeepers across the country facing unexpected die-offs, Humberto shares insights from his investigations, his conversations with industry experts like Blake Shook, and what beekeepers should watch for as the situation unfolds. Is this Colony Collapse Disorder all over again? What role might weather, pathogens, and management practices play? Humberto unpacks the factors contributing to these losses...2025-02-1319 min
Beekeeping at FiveAppleEp126 Propolis!A couple things the bees do with propolis I forgot to mention in the episode: embalming hive intruders, fencing in hive beetles! Bee caulk is amazing. Links collected over at Patreon on the post:
The first video I watched on the unexpected winter losses among commercial beekeepers in the US by Dr Humberto Boncristiani of Inside the Hive TV.
More on the losses from The Bee Supply channel.
GA Master Craftsman Beekeeper Cindy Hodges' excellent presentation on Propolis.
Dr. Marla Spivak's presentation on her research on propolis. An interview with her on propolis in general.
Ian Steppler on...2025-02-1236 min
InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastHoney bee health Research in Italy - Dr. Giovanni Formato.Today, I have the pleasure to speak with Dr. Giovanni Formato, a veterinarian in charge of the Apiculture Unit at the Instituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e Toscana, a government Institute dedicated to food safety that has an interesting subunit dedicated to honey bee health.
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2024-12-0632 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastSilent Earth - Dr. Dave Goulson Sussex UniversitySign up to my Newsletter: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters/inside-the-hive-tv-newsletter
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Description In today's episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Dr. Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex. We discuss his career, his new book for children called "Insectarium," the problems with modern agriculture and its growing dependency on pesticides, how the pesticide industry tries to silence researchers who talk about this subject, and other topics.
Other books...2024-11-1450 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastNeonicotinoids are helping Varroa mites - Dr. Lewis James Bartlett University of GeorgiaIn today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Lewis James Bartlett, a leading entomologist and evolutionary biologist at the University of Georgia. We discuss his groundbreaking study showing neonicotinoids assist Varroa mites in harming honey bees during field trials. This crucial information needs to reach beekeepers. Many wrongly blame themselves for high mite levels despite proper management. The message is clear: it's not their fault, but the pesticide industry's, as I've consistently highlighted on this channel.
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2024-11-041h 08InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastAre probiotics really helping bees? Dr. Kirk E. Anderson USDA2024-10-311h 03InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastGood bugs vs Bad bugs - Dr. Jay Evans USDAIn today's episode, we’ll explore some critical and timely issues in honeybee health, including his recent work with Randy Oliver on the efficacy of non-native probiotics in honeybee colonies, his strong letter against the use of non-native probiotics in honey bee health, published in Bee Culture Magazine and other topics.
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Sign...2024-10-0151 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastVarroa mites in Australia, Pesticides Safety and New Book - Dr. Scott McArtHello everyone, and welcome back to Inside The Hive Podcast.
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Scott McArt from Cornell University, one of the leading experts in pollinator health and pesticide research. We cover two incredibly important topics that every beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast should be aware of.
First, we discuss the recent invasion of Varroa mites in Australia—one of the last continents previously unaffected by this devastating pest. Dr. McArt provides insights into what this invasion means for global bee populations and the efforts underway to combat it...2024-10-012h 02InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastHow Varroa Mites spread Deformed Wing Virus to Honey Bees - Dr. Zach LammasSupport my work: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2
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In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak to Dr. Zack Lammas, a postdoctoral honey bee researcher working at the USDA Honey Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. Dr. Lammas has been studying varroa mites for several years now and is bringing new information about how this terrible mite transmits dangerous viruses to honey bees. In this conversation, we addressed one of his articles that shows how varroa amplifies the distribution of Deformed W...2024-08-231h 13InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastHow the new HONEY BEE VACCINE can help the BEEKEEPING IndustryIn this episode I spoke with Dr. Dalial Freitak, assistant professor at the University of Graz in Austria to discuss how the new honey bee vaccine against American Foulbrood, could help with other honey bee diseases.
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InsideTheHive.TV "The Show About Bees"2024-08-111h 08InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastThe Risks of Spray Adjuvants to Honey Bees - Brandon ShannonSupport the Podcast: https://www.insidethehive.tv/offers/rozVB5Y2
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In today's episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Brendan Shannon, a PhD student at Ohio State University and an expert on pesticides and adjuvants. Dr. Shannon's work has been crucial in understanding the impact of these chemicals on the health of honeybees. His most recent work is a review...2024-08-0359 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastNew technology against Varroa mites transmitted honey bee viruses - Vincent podcast USDAIn this episode I spoke to Dr. Vicent Ricigliano from the USDA honey bee research laboratory in Baton rouge about his latest publication related to a potential new tool to fight honey bee viruses.
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Re...2024-07-2346 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastNot all HYGIENIC BEHAVIORS of HONEY BEES are created equal. - Dr. Kaira Wagoner, Optera CEOIn this episode Dr. Wagoner and I discuss hygienic behavior of honey bees and how beekeepers are using UBeeO to select for high hygienic honey bee queens. ______________________________________________
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Thanks for listening!2024-07-1154 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastKeeping my family legacy - Champlain Valley Apiaries - Curtis MrazSign up to my email list: https://www.insidethehive.tv/newsletters
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In today's podcast, I have the pleasure to speak to Curtis Mraz. Curtis is a 4th generation beekeeper in his family, following the legacy of the legendary Charles Mraz. We talked about Curtis's career leading Champlain Valley apiaries, his decision-making...2024-06-2937 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastProtecting Pollinators by Revising the EPA Pesticide Regulatory Process - Dr. Adrian Fisher IIIn today's episode, I speak with Dr. Adrian Fisher II, Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University.
In this interview, we discuss the important topic of how the EPA currently regulates new pesticides entering the market, the potential flaws in the regulatory process focusing on pollinator protection, and the proposed solution Dr. Fisher and other authors published in the prestigious journal, BioSciences.
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In this episode of Inside The Hive TV, Dr. Boncristiani chats with Dr. Olav Ruppell, Professor at the University of Albertam about his last publication on the feeding habits of Varroa mites, a major pest of honey bees. The study reveals surprising findings a...2024-02-1736 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastSouth Florida Honey Bee Expo - Kevin Easton - President of Palm Beach County Beekeepers AssociationIn today's episode, I talk with Mr. Kevin Easton, President of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association. We discuss how he entered the beekeeping world and the exciting upcoming event, the South Florida Honey Bee Expo on February 16 to 17th of 2024.2024-02-0622 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastThe Biggest Beekeeping Event in America? Kamon ReynoldsIn this episode, I had a conversation with Mr. Kamon Reynold, a beekeeper, YouTuber, and founder of the North America Honey Bee Expo (NAHBE), which is one of the largest gatherings of beekeepers today. We discussed his journey to success, the scale of the event, and what is planned for the upcoming year. I hope you enjoy it.
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If you are...2024-01-2039 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastNew Honey Bee Behavior Against Varroa Mite? - Dr. Melissa OddieThe podcast discusses the evolution of defense mechanisms against Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. It highlights the concept of social immunity and the resistance of certain honey bee populations to Varroa destructor. The study by Dr. Melissa Oddie explores the behavior of uncapping and recapping brood as a potential mechanism for disrupting mite reproduction and improving colony survival. This finding provides valuable insights for queen breeders in selecting bees with enhanced resistance to Varroa mites.
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YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/XsodGUibp_E...2023-11-2254 minInsideTheHive.TV - Podcast50 years of beekeeping - Mike PalmerCelebrating 50 years in the beekeeping industry, Mike Palmer, a famous beekeeper in Vermont State, walked through his apiary with Dr. Humberto Boncristiani for an interview on the InsideTheHive.tv podcast. The two discussed the changes in the beekeeping industry over the last 50 years, including the shift from American foulbrood to trachea mites and later on Varroa mites. The conversation also touched on the effects of pesticides on bee populations, with Mike sharing his concerns about the high levels of atrazine and other herbicides found in pollen samples collected from hives in row crop agriculture areas.
For a lo...2023-06-2931 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastNew York Example on How to Ban Neonicotinoids From Our Environment - Dan Raichel-NRDCBREAKING NEWS! Neonicotinoids banned in New York State The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which limits the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, commonly referred to as neonics. This bill is the first of its kind in the United States and aims to reduce the use of neonic coatings on corn, soybean, and wheat seeds, as well as lawn and garden uses.
Neonics are known to have a devastating impact on pollinators such as bees and birds, and have been linked to negative impacts on human health and the environment. The pesticides are...2023-06-2226 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastThe American Honey BeePodcast Ep-07 - The American Honey Bee
These show notes provide a background in the genetic study of honey bees. Called by some, the third industrial revolution in agriculture, it features the development of genetically modified organisms and how that topic relates to honey bees.
Determining what makes up the honey bee genome was pioneered by Dr. Gene Robinson, who wrote an article on the subject in the December 2000 Bee Culture Magazine dedicated to the memory of his advisor, Dr. Roger A. Morse. This is summarized in Dr. Sanford’s website.
The identification of t...2023-06-1222 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastSocial learning in Honey bees - Overview of honey bee communication and pesticide problems - Dr. James NiehHello everyone, On our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. James Nieh from the University of California in San Diego about the social learning of the waggle dance in honey bees. Dr. Nieh shared with us his insights on honey bee communication and the implications of these findings in modern beekeeping practices. We also discussed the potential effects of neurotoxic pesticides on honey bees' learning capacity and how it could interfere with their chances of competing in nature. If you want to learn more about this fascinating topic, be sure to check out the...2023-05-3132 minInsideTheHive.TV - PodcastHoney bee genetic diversity in the U.S. - Dr. Mohamed Alburaki - USDA- ARSIn this podcast episode, Dr. Humberto Boncristiani discusses the importance of genetic diversity in honeybees with Dr. Mohamed Alburaki, a renowned researcher in the field. They explore the reasons behind the concerning trends in the prevalence of the North Mediterranean lineage and discuss possible solutions to improve the genetic diversity of honeybees in the United States.
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What scientist and beekeepers want? - Article
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Beekeepers want results Researchers want to be published Tracheal mites:
https://beekeep.info/a-treatise-on-modern-honey-bee-management/managing-diseases-and-pests/tracheal-mite-short-history/
Varroa mites introduced in the 1980s:
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CCD makes appearance in 2006 and research takes off: The legacy of CCD;
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Relatively new research coming from increasing reports on b...2023-04-1734 min
InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastA life dedicated to honey bees - Dr. Malcolm SanfordPodcast show notes 3/11/2023
Introducing Dr. Malcolm T. Sanford: Educated at the University of Georgia, Athens. Career begins at The Ohio State University 1979. Hired by at the University of Florida in 1981, as Extension Beekeeping Specialist. retired in 2001 as Professor Emeritus.
Writer for the beekeeping press for over 30 years with extensive foreign travel consulting, and reporting on beekeeping practices, and currently offering to the beekeeping public The Apis Information Resource Center, A Guide to Modern Beekeeping Practices:See the following for further information:http://apisenterprises.com/vita.htm
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InsideTheHive.TV - PodcastCan Sunflower help honey bees to fight Varroa mites? - Dr. Evan Palmer-Young USDA Honey bee Research LaboratoryCan Sunflowers help honey bees to fight Varroa mites? Dr. Evan Palmer-Young
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Evan Palmer-Young, a research scientist at the prestigious USDA Honey Bee Laboratory and Beltsville, Maryland, about his research on the potential role of sunflowers in helping honey bees against varroa mites. Dr. Palmer-Young wrote a nice blog post on my website where you can find a lot more information about this subject, including a video on his own YouTube Channel.
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Two Bees in a PodcastEpisode 39: USDA Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge & World Honey Bee HealthIn this episode we will be interviewing Dr. Mike Simone-Finstrom, acting research leader at the USDA honey bee breeding, genetics, and physiology lab in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We will follow that by interviewing our very own, Dr. Humberto Boncristiani, from the HBREL on the World Honey Bee Health project. We end this episode with Q&A. 2020-11-051h 01Two Bees in a PodcastEpisode 5: Species Without Natural EnemiesWhat to do about honey bee dead-outs with Dr. Humberto Boncristiani, a discussion on invasive species with Dr. Jim Cuda, and Q&A.2020-02-0653 min
Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & BeekeepingDr. Humberto Boncristiani | Inside the Hive.TVOn today’s show we visit with a biologist who is an applied researcher of honey bee husbandry at the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab. His work is dedicated to solving problems that large commercial beekeeping operations are faced with. He spends time in the field and in the lab trying to make things better for the beekeepers and their bees.
But his passion for biology and photography coupled with his desire to teach and share his knowledge with others has led him to create a very high quality video series that features ho...2019-10-0236 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 333 - Saving which bees and whereSaving the bees has gotten widespread understanding, but it is more nuanced than a simple sound bite. Which bees are in danger and where? How many bee species are out there and are under threat? Can domesticated bees spread disease to wild populations? How do wild flowers help feed bees but also spread disease? Can different types of crop cycles help both wild and domesticated bees thrive? We know of colony collapse disorder and pesticides, but what other threats are out there to bee populations? Does the urban sprawl play a role in destabilising the gender balance of the...2019-06-3019 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 333 - Saving which bees and whereSaving the bees has gotten widespread understanding, but it is more nuanced than a simple sound bite. Which bees are in danger and where? How many bee species are out there and are under threat? Can domesticated bees spread disease to wild populations? How do wild flowers help feed bees but also spread disease? Can different types of crop cycles help both wild and domesticated bees thrive? We know of colony collapse disorder and pesticides, but what other threats are out there to bee populations? Does the urban sprawl play a role in destabilising the gender balance of the bee...2019-06-3019 min