Shows
The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 311 are you prepared for a dangerous colony of bees in your care?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQOt-uTVyCk
2025-06-201h 10The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers. Can a laying worker get through a queen excluder? How to keep ants out of your bee hive, and more.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/wrPJjlGeNmc
2025-06-131h 04The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 309 June 6th, 2025This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/y9dg73yH_1E
2025-06-061h 15The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A #308 Super Splits, laying workers and more discussion topics...This is the Audio from The YouTube LIVE Chat May 30, 2025 https://youtube.com/live/xXv63B6cw_g?feature=share
2025-05-311h 31The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A Episode 307 May 23rd of 2025 swarms, splits and swapping veils.This is the Audio Track from Today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/FnQ3zyLoJlY
2025-05-241h 27The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 306 Queen Issues and Swarm-Centered discussions.May 16th YouTube Audio 2025: https://youtu.be/tVenBm5g448
2025-05-171h 23The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 305 plants, aggressive bees, new nucleus that won't fly and more... May 9thThis is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/tznWzcA9Tz8
2025-05-1056 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 304 swarms, splits, keeping your bees from going away and more...This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/hD0vyBIkfgQ
2025-05-031h 32The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A Episode 303 LIVE-Stream Friday, April 26 of 2025This is the audio track from the YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/kqMT9iPK0YU?feature=share
2025-04-261h 37The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 302 spring management tips and more.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/hBU_Lz5xtTo
2025-04-181h 18The Way To BeeBeeKeeping Q&A Episode 301 still cold, raining, and challenging for the bees.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/2kyaTsM32CE
2025-04-111h 10The Way To BeeDalan Animal Health honey Bee Vaccine UPDATE InterviewThis is the audio track from today's YouTube Interview with Experts from Dalan Animal Health: https://youtu.be/6VWwvqy576s?si=bd4WJx0tWdlUpFb0
2025-04-1158 minThe Way To BeeHow To get FREE Honey Bees through BeeSwarmed. Interview with MateoIn this interview, Mateo Kaiser explains updates and benefits associated with BeeSwarmed: https://youtu.be/NZ29kedeBC0
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email where viewers are welcome to contact Mateo: mateo@beeswarmed.org
2025-04-0758 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 300, ways to control the queen and remove brood etc...This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/LPZbeYZUXMk
2025-04-041h 06The Way To BeeYou can rear varroa resistant bees IAW Dr. Melissa Oddie, InterviewThis is the audio track from today's YouTube Interview: https://youtu.be/8nzquEpoJW0
2025-04-041h 01The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 299, when to inspect in spring, what to look for and more...This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Mx8L04MtiLE
2025-03-2853 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A #298 spring super splits, strong new colonies one frame at a time.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/monJSUcPV7M
2025-03-211h 33The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 297 new swarm capture method, moving your queen down in spring.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Ac1geMw8ErE
2025-03-141h 17The Way To BeeFrederick Dunn, Rancy McCaffrey (DirtRooster), and Mr Ed (Jeff Horchoff) Talk about cut-outs and beekeeping practices.March 10th of 2025 This is a casual conversation where we discuss keeping bees in a variety of climates, and what bees do when they are not attended to by a keeper.
Treatment, or Treatment Free practices all in the same conversation.
Do bees to better in horizontal or vertical cavities? Well, these individuals represent thousands of bee removals and offer their unique insider wisdom.
This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/h2SnRykwtq4
Beekeeping is Regional, Jeff is in Louisiana, Randy is in Mississippi, and Fred is i...2025-03-111h 57The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A #296 spring topics.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/IEahwhAWblY
Posted March 7th 2025
2025-03-081h 21The Way To BeeBee-Mindful, Interview with owner Nathalie B. regarding why a Top Bar Hive may be a great choice for YOU!Frederick Dunn Interviewed Nathalie on March 3rd. This is the audio track from the YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/M6tMZV56NUA
2025-03-051h 20The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping LIVE Chat Q&A Episode # 295 survival updates, tainted honey, spring feeding...This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/PU6S-p_uTHQ
2025-03-012h 06The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A #294 winter survival updates, alternatives to pollinators and moreThis is the Audio Track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/PU6S-p_uTHQ
2025-02-221h 31The Way To BeeBeeKeeping Q & A # 293 why are so many bees dying off? Is it the same as CCD?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRvS-mIvmmo
2025-02-141h 22The Way To BeeCurrent Research on Medical Grade Honey. Interview with Ferhat Ozturk Ph.D. More than a sweetener!This is the audio track from this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Jzp8PbmczjU
2025-02-131h 10The Way To BeeBeeKeeping Q&A Episode #292 Keep Deer away from your pollinator plants and moreThis is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/W84kcs2KirY
2025-02-071h 03The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A LIVE Chat Episode 291This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/tCNNs-ZA2xc?feature=share
2025-02-011h 37The Way To BeeHiveHeater interview with Steven Stewart and his new Beehive innovation that warms & dries your top honey super in winter.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/c8oe1wqbFJE
Heat your top honey super in winter, as well as dry the air without any electronics, no electricity, just free warmth from the sun. In this interview we discuss the concept, the final product, and immediate benefits observed.
Vastly improves winter survival in cold climates.
2025-01-271h 09The Way To BeeHoney Dew Honey VS Manuka, is one more medicinal than the other? Interviews with Experts, Robyn Underwood Ph.D. explainsThis is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/G62GqOFAP7g
2025-01-231h 06The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 290, are Purple Martins Eating Your Bees?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/uG6LBVWb43w
2025-01-181h 00The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 289, what about a Two Queen Hive System?This is the audio from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLWcUS_HCVI
2025-01-111h 21The Way To BeeBee Keeping Q&A 288 last edition of 2024This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ni_bRwey9I
2024-12-2754 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q & A #287 are honey bees an invasive species?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/bpKfPC0dggY
2024-12-2139 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A #286, Does Formic Pro kill queens? Does it produce resistant mites?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/yn_LFlsMjZw
Includes a bonus session with Dr. Heather Broccard-Bell regarding Formic Acid.
2024-12-131h 07The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 285 winter has arrived early!This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/gu6Jeyx1psA
2024-12-071h 02The Way To BeeBeekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 284 recorded as a LIVE CHATHow to get bees back down in spring.
Make a split that will produce honey the first year!
And much more...
This is the audio track from the YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/2EXJ70RYkmU?feature=share
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2024-11-301h 24The Way To BeeFrom CIA service to Beekeeping, to Authoring a new Beekeeping Book. Interview with Tara ChapmanThis is the audio track from the series, Interviews With Experts:
https://youtu.be/-FEXCk_MZ9Y
2024-11-271h 21The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A Episode 283 stable hives and stable honey extraction...This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/IJw4FyLgPU0
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This channel is always FREE, but many viewers have asked how they can support my work. Here is my Patreon Page: (All donations go directly into the content you see here.) Thank you! patreon.com/us...2024-11-221h 06The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A 282 is there a new Flow Hive Competitor?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/-TF__S5wlcE
2024-11-091h 49The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A Episode 281winter feeding considerations and more...This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/EBV7uZIQVlk
2024-11-011h 35The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 280 October 18th 2024This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/IVasBMf2Q5w
When to start your winter feeding and more.
2024-10-191h 08The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 279 October 11th 2024This is the Audio Track from Today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/bp2OO3BsBpo
2024-10-121h 17The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 278 Lost Queens, Absconding, Drying your honey down on a budget.This is the audio track from Today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/7IKMR6jFP4c
October 4th 2024
2024-10-051h 23The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A #277 Recorded During a LIVE Chat from 4-5 PM Friday, Sep 27th, 2024This is the audio track from #277 Q&A on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/M7bcZSYLb3Y?feature=share
2024-09-281h 45The Way To BeeHilary Kearney Interview, Author of Heart of the HIVE, inside the Mind of the Honey BeeThis is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/GVJKWP2LZEo
2024-09-261h 18
Get New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeTracing a Killer by Sharon DunnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/758923 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Tracing a Killer Series: #7 of Mountain Country K-9 Unit Author: Sharon Dunn Narrator: Megan Tusing Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 53 minutes Release date: September 24, 2024 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: A K-9 team in the crosshairs— and seeking justice. While tasked with protecting Trevor Gage from a serial killer, K-9 officer Hannah Scott inadvertently puts a second cold case murderer on their trail. The man who drowned Hannah’s childhood friend is back—and he wants to make Hannah his next victim. Guarding Trevor becomes a survival mission once they bo...2024-09-2405 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 276, 50% reduction in varroa mites without chemicals?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/nuZ7vlF8C_E
2024-09-211h 07The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 275 The Way To BeeThis is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/VGPivsB1DxI
2024-09-141h 11The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 274 getting ready for summer's end.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/mAGUUn6ElVw
2024-09-071h 17The Way To Beelet's talk about Yellow Jackets, Hornets, and Honey bees with Dr. Michael Skvarla andKate Anton from Penn State.Interviews with Experts: Audio from this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Od_vWKexZEo
2024-09-061h 25The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions And Answers Episode 273 Last Friday in AugustThis is the Audio Track from Today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/mHn0v-paAUs
2024-08-301h 31The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 272 with special guest response!This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/XAwe5YUGbcY
2024-08-231h 33The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers episode 271Welcome! This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfuLi7FZ-zU
2024-08-171h 14The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 270 do flow hives kill bees?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/6mtWK9v_QY4
2024-08-101h 22The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 269 blooms are coming on early, are you ready?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/AlosQOvGbv4
2024-08-031h 14The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 268 LIVE-Stream Edition.This is the audio track from the last Friday of July on YouTube LIVE Q&A https://youtube.com/live/-HAmREw9dfM?feature=share
CHAPTERS: Provided by Adam Holmes
00:00 Introduction
05:38 Do all larvae get fed royal jelly and if so is it the same as the queen?
11:35 How long after treating with OA should you wait before testing again for mites?
22:42 Should I combine weak colonies or let them die to not spread diseases?
28:10 Can a queen take more than 16 days to emerge?
45:35 Sh...2024-07-271h 16The Way To BeeHive Alive has a new Honey Bee Nutrition Product, Interview with Dara Scott of Advance Science Ltd.This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/-P7hFS63yLk
2024-07-2058 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 267 smoking VS vaping and much more.This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/1RyR2uLZNzQ
2024-07-2059 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 266This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/WY7-vWmoOps
Chapters with time-stamps generously provided by Adam Holmes
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction
09:26 Since you have taken down fences around your apiary, what's the brand of the noise-maker you are using?
20:13 I tried to introduce replacement queens two times, the queens disappeared. One seller suggested it was due to direct release. Do you have any ideas?
32:12 I have two deeps under one Flow-Hive. When is the best time to remove a deep and replace with a me...2024-07-131h 36The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A Episode 265This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ql0ZKpfYIXk
2024-07-061h 09The Way To BeeInterview with Stephen Repasky, Author of Swarm Essentials, Ecology, Management, and Sustainability.This is the audio track from this YouTube Interview: https://youtu.be/8UHv1rg9iaA
2024-06-291h 34The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Q&A 263 is your BetterComb upside down? Is bearding ok?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/bphY5tZ4rew
2024-06-221h 07The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 262 getting brood out of honey supers and more...This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/IDVbPovl05Y
Topics and time stamps generously provided by Adam Holmes
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
06:21 The rapid round feeders are not in stock on Amazon, any other suggestions?
12:56 We're having a dearth, what are your thoughts on my mite treatment plan?
16:20 Made a walk-away split 3 weeks ago. Should I wait, or do something?
17:40 I want to change my setup from 2-deeps and a Flow-Super to One Deep and a Medium while making a sp...2024-06-141h 26The Way To BeeBeekeeping Q&A 261 preventing queen losses, and assessing non-productive coloniesThis is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/532WbaTPZYo
If you have a question or want to have a topic addressed in a future issue, please fill out this form:
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction 06:10 My honey was at 20.5% can I put it in my convection oven to dry it down?
10:48 When should I add a second deep if the bees aren't warming the space they are currently in?
15:05 I have a hive that appears queenless on...2024-06-081h 24The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 260 recorded during a LIVE chat.This is the audio track from today's LIVE Q&A Session: https://youtube.com/live/SQpoSv-X2Xs?feature=share
Today's CHAPTERS: 00:00 introduction (Contributed by Adam Holmes)
06:10 Thoughts on moving my very successful resource hive into a full 10 frame hive box?
11:28 Is diatomaceous earth safe to use near bees? 13:34 What is the best indication of swarm season?
18:05 I've collected several swarms in my bee vac that had several shb in the bivouac. Do you know how common this is?
21:13 How many times in a row would you treat wit...2024-06-011h 09The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 259, The Way To BeeThis is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/mjJChfBvbTI
2024-05-251h 21
Get New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeKidnapped in Montana by Sharon DunnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721235 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Kidnapped in Montana Author: Sharon Dunn Narrator: Marisa Blake Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 30 minutes Release date: May 21, 2024 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: A case of mistaken identity… leads to a lethal wilderness chase Believing he’s tracked down his missing informant in a gem-smuggling investigation, FBI agent Ryan McCloud unwittingly leads deadly assassins to Catherine Reed’s mountain hideout. As the informant’s identical twin, and already hiding from her abusive ex-husband, Catherine now has two threats to her life. With danger at every turn, can Ryan protect C...2024-05-2105 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 258 swarms and more swarms...This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/NmoW3g9ugnE
2024-05-1748 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 257This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/bXygFuRrNu0
2024-05-111h 29The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 256 strong nectar flow and swarms.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/zyAgdC5eHSs
2024-05-041h 19The Way To BeeReport a Honey Bee Swarm, Or Register as a Swarm Collector. FREE Honey Bees BeeSwarmed.orgThis is the audio track from this YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/S3qY32KE_Bk
This is a FREE registration service for beekeepers who wish to obtain free local bees while providing a valuable service to the public.
2024-05-0349 minThe Way To BeeA casual Interview with Dr. Thomas Seeley about his New Book, Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz-Runners.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/edPptNApQOE
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction
01:54 Books by Dr. Seeley
02:29 Young Thomas meets his first honey bees in a walnut tree.
04:28 The first bee book that Tom owned.
06:20 Tom Seeley gets a job at the Dyce Lab, cutting the grass etc.
08:35 The First Master Beekeeper Program in the U.S.
10:35 Burning Hives! American Foul Brood
12:02 A Raccoon named Vega
14:32 Tom meets his future wife on Appledore Island.
18:26 Tom uses his w...2024-04-301h 30The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 255 Swarms, Absconding, Splits and all that spring management brings.This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bFlBX_skqtE?feature=share
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Pollen count, where to find that information.
03:57 My bees won't go above the queen excluder.
04:50 High Swarm Risk, what are some weather triggers?
05:39 Mite Treatment, newly installed packages and more.
08:01 How do I deal with deformed wing virus? 09:00 What do I do about chalk brood?
10:59 Packages VS Swarm Captures, Mite Loads.
16:57 Will you be making nucleus hives from swarms this year?
18:43...2024-04-271h 08The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 254This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/01c4KdiZ0uM
This is the topic list with corresponding time-stamps, generously provided by: Adam Holmes
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
03:35 Why use a 5 frame nucleus hive instead of a 10 frame brood box a a resource hive?
11:50 Lots of dead bees around my swarm trap, is that normal?
17:18 Tried the Swarm Reacher, the queen did not climb onto the frame.
21:45 What if I direct water from my A/C unit to my birdbath for the bees?...2024-04-191h 01The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 253 with Special Guest Cory StevensToday's Q&A focuses on installing Virgin Queens that are Varroa Resistant. Cory Stevens Genetics: https://youtu.be/lAbs8Zv39G4
2024-04-131h 26The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 252, ready for spring?This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/AiPstUHwzH8
2024-04-061h 35The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 251 recorded during a LIVE-StreamThis is the audio from Friday's Q&A, this week we also have some chicken questions!
https://youtube.com/live/A6x5U-ggy1s?feature=share
2024-03-301h 35The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 250, Do honey bee stings hurt the same, or is it worse in spring?This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/osgjaToLDXo
2024-03-231h 28The Way To BeeInterview with Honey Bee Photographer Rhiannon Maddox regarding her First Place Wins at the 2024 North American Honey Bee ExpoThis is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/bZIRbQyRoWc
Visit Rhiannon's Website for more information about her work: https://www.madhoneyphoto.com/for-the-bees
2024-03-181h 03The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 249, hive top feeding and much more...This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/jiwtbKqZ_iI
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Time Stamps with topics are generously provided by Adam Holmes
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction
04:20 Regarding pollen substitutes, what are your thoughts on Hive Alive Pollen Patties this time of year?
23:35 You said you are only going to use Apimaye Deeps in the future, can you elaborate?
30:51 With your QMP uses, would there be a que...2024-03-151h 23The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers episode 248, ready for spring?This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/VpRrZcEOMTc
2024-03-091h 21The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 247, Thermal Imaging, Solar Eclipse and more...Welcome to another episode of backyard beekeeping topics.
This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/NdqPe7DqMp8
2024-03-021h 20The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 246 LIVE Chat replay. Mineral Oil Fogger for Varroa Mites?Welcome to another episode of backyard beekeeping topics.
This is the audio track from Friday's LIVE stream: https://youtube.com/live/kF7vZGwSgLk?feature=share
The last Friday of every month is recorded as a LIVE Chat from 4 to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time U.S..
2024-02-241h 11The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 245, top rated pollen sub, is that foundation right?This is the audio track from today's YouTube: https://youtu.be/7SOspHr1bDU
Pinned by Frederick Dunn
Adam.Holmes.
1) What's the difference between wet and dry cappings on honeycomb? 3:11
2) What is the order of things we should be buying as new beekeepers? 5:14
3) My bees are covering the ground corn for cows. Will they use that or are they just wasting their time. Current pollen substitute details. 12:49
4) I'm wondering if cell direction is an issue. What about the flat on the bottom? 24:37
5) I have been kicking around...2024-02-1740 minThe Way To BeeThe First Honey Bee Vaccine in the World. Frederick Dunn interviews members of the team at Dolan Animal Health about their vaccine.This is the audio track from Today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/mBLOQlIo5Xc
Learn more about Dolan Animal Health vaccine availability here: https://www.dalan.com/product
2024-02-1555 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 244, does hot tea ruin honey?Welcome to another episode of beekeeping topics.
This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rgAzkCQZ1Xw
2024-02-091h 30The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 243 winter brood build up and moreThis is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/10ctf9hXq7I
2024-02-0453 minThe Way To BeeFrederick Dunn Interviews Dr. Marla Spivak, Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota about her career and discoveries.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1ojOtaqTisc
Below are links to the University and other related information. Link to the University of Minnesota Bee Lab: https://beelab.umn.edu/
The Spivak Lab, photo of a 1922 Bee Class: https://beelab.umn.edu/spivak-lab
Learn more about propolis studies at the Bee Lab: https://beelab.umn.edu/spivak-lab/research
What you can do to help the honey bees and other pollinators: https://beelab.umn.edu/actions-help-bees
Endowed Chair at the University Bee Lab su...2024-02-0254 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers LIVE Streamed Episode 242This is the audio from today's LIVE Streamed YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/1amlE8OVWEg?feature=share
2024-01-271h 16The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 241, how cold is too cold for bees?This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/t7APQShzsJc
Topics are time stamps are generously provided by Adam Holmes
1) I'm transitioning my hive from 10 to 8 frame. Will the 10 frame slatted rack present a problem? 3:07
2) If bees are completely out of honey, is fondant enough? 5:38
3) We have 3" of snow on the landing board, since snow is an insulator is it necessary to remove it? 16:56
4) Is it ok to move hives around in winter, or will that be confusing to the bees? 22:03
5) Is there a risk of my bees moving sugar syrup honey up in...2024-01-1949 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 240, a new swarm collection device, heavy winds are coming, don’t open that hive.This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Y2U6ddIKjMc
Topics and timestamps below are generously provided by Adam Holmes
1) I have new insulated inner covers coming today, should I remove the existing ones and replace them or wait for warmer weather? 4:46
2) A bear attacked our hives. If we don't have the queen what can we do? Worry about a laying worker? 7:15
3) I think I washed my queen on October 5th. Do you think it's possible that my bees made a new queen that late in t...2024-01-1343 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 239 follower boards instead of nucleus hives?This is the audio track from Episode 239 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GaY0mMeuULE?si=a40oqGzdh89_byZB
Timeline
00:00 Opening Scenes 01:20 Intro
03:34 1) Use of Dummy Boards
12:15 2) Pollen, Ultra Bee Powder, Sugar Syrup in winter
23:59 3) Spring rotation of brood boxes
30:44 4) Ross Rounds in Nucleus Hives. Do you freeze before cutting?
40:37 5) Queen Introduction/Isolation. Clearance? 46:58 Comments. Use of stethoscope.
50:47 End Scenes
2024-01-0851 minThe Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 238 recorded LIVEThis is the audio track from Today's YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vospM6Dc_5U?feature=share
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This list of topics and time-stamps is generously provided by Adam Holmes.
1) Since feral colonies of bees construct their comb lengthwise with the cavity, would it be a good idea with a Long Langstroth to run the frames/comb lengthwise? 1:30
2) I'm going to try attracting Varroa to the drone brood with the quee...2023-12-301h 07The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode # 237, Christmas weekend is here!This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/l93OPQ6cm3Q
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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction
05:27 Is it better to place waxed foundation below or above the existing brood?
07:56 Do you use Apiary-specific management software to help keep records for your apiary?
13:37 Regarding recorded sounds from inside the hive, What are the frequencies?
22:28 Is there an age...2023-12-221h 33The Way To BeeInterview with Dr. Kurt Vandegrift regarding Viruses that Infect Wild Rodents, how disease spreads between small mammals. Avoid being infected.This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/mOlgDm3R2qE
Disease ecology with an emphasis on the population dynamics of zoonotic parasites and reservoir hosts.
What about mice in bee hives? Or mice in bee equipment storage areas?
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Chapters
00:00 introduction Kurt Vandegrift
00:59 Kurt introduces himself
02:55 White Footed Mouse aka Deer Mouse...2023-12-151h 45The Way To BeeInterview with Author and Beekeeper, Hilary Kearney.Hilary Kearney is the author of Queen Spotting, and The Little Book of Bees.
This is the audio track from today's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Rpegyci27rQ
2023-12-151h 40The Way To BeeBackyard Beekeeping Questions And Answers Episode 236, does Oxalic Acid Really Work?This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Ave6tG62opQ
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1) What do you think of a recent video doubting the effectiveness of Oxalic Acid control of varroa mites? Does OA only slow varroa production? 4:25
2) Do you insulate your Flow-Hives with Double Bubble, or do you recommend the BeeSmart Insulated Inner Cover? 27:43
3) If you don't want more hives, and your colonies are building a population, and you're passed the swarm impulse, what can you do next? 42:54
4) I...2023-12-081h 15
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