In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, we take a deep dive into everything involved in splitting honey bee colonies. Why split, when to split, and how to split.

We are joined by Frank Licata, a sideline beekeeper with decades of experience. He discusses different times to make splits and various methods, including his favorite, the simple shake-down split.

In this episode we also discuss making NUCS, honey bee fun facts, and learn whether or not we might be beekeepers by the 'Not Jeff Foxworthy.' And we top it all off with Frank's wild & crazy beekeeping story!

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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This episode features an interview with David Westervelt and Bo Sterk from the non-profit, Bees Beyond Borders.

We have fun discussing their work with underprivileged beekeepers in various Caribbean locations. They provide education, equipment, and sometimes even honey bees for these people.

Also on this episode, we hear from the Not Real Jeff Foxworthy about why YOU might be a beekeeper, honey bee Fun Facts, and a whole lot more!

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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How can honey bee venom, honey and other hive products help with our health and wellness?

On this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping we learn all about the health benefits of products from the hive. Our guest is Vermont beekeeper and apitherapy expert, Ross Conrad.

Ross discusses his beekeeping adventure in Vermont. Then we dive into an informative discussion about the benefits of raw honey, propolis, royal jelly, pollen, bee venom, and even 'bee air.'

This is an informative episode that will help us further appreciate the benefits of honey bees and the joy of beekeeping.

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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In this episode, we're joined by Paulo Mielgo and David Westervelt from Vita Bee Health. Our discussion is focused on varroa testing and treatment for honey bees.

We discuss the pros and cons of Apiguard, Apistan, and the new VarroxSan oxalic acid strips. "Resistance" build up is always an issue with treating for varroa as they build up a resistance to specific chemicals over time, necessitating the rotation of different treatments.

Beekeepers know that it's not so much the mites, as the viruses they carry that do the damage.

This episode contains beekeeping news, wild & crazy beekeeping stories, and of course a little humor from the Not Real Jeff Foxworthy.

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping we explore everything related to single brood chamber management, including the Demaree method.

Our interview features George Datto and Nat Wolfe from The Keeper's Hive. They are experts in Demaree beekeeping and have invented a new hive design that makes it easy, with less lifting of heavy boxes.

The show kicks off with more fun from the Not Real Jeff Foxworthy and bees in the news from around the world.

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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The Not Real Jeff Foxworthy is back with all new material, much of it sent in by our listeners!

Our featured guest on this episode is Jenna Prososki, Director of Sales & Marketing, Mann Lake. We discuss the essentials of spring beekeeping, feeding bees, dead-outs, the importance of testing and treating for mites, and much more!

Learn about wax-dipped woodenware, how to know if you're buying quality equipment, Mann Lake's history, and new beekeeping products.

Of course we top if off with a couple of wild & crazy beekeeping stories.

Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!

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Heard any good honey bee 'dad jokes' lately? We start off with more of those than you could ever want :)

Then we travel to Switzerland to have a discussion with 4th generation beekeeper, Pascal Brunner. His company, Life Hive, has created a chemical-free treatment for varroa mites using heat in a hi-tech way. We also discuss beekeeping in Switzerland, personal joys of beekeeping, and end with a wild & crazy beekeeping story.

Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!

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On this episode we learn about a fun new beekeeping product in development, an electric smoker that works as easy as the push of a button.

Our guest is Michael Erpenbeck from Technically Beekeeping. We discuss beekeeping in the Chicago area, new inventions for beekeepers, wild & crazy beekeeping stories, and much more!

In our bees in the news section, we discuss a new study that highlights the dangers of fertilizers to honey bees and other pollinators. Also discussed, apiaries in solar power farms.

Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!

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Our guest on this episode is Chris Hiatt, commercial beekeeper and past president of the American Honey Producers Association.

The topic of conversation is this winter's severe colony loss, especially with commercial beekeepers. We discuss the amount of losses, possible causes and prevention techniques.

Other topics include the annual schedule of commercial beekeepers, the love of honey bees and the business, a wild & crazy beekeeping story, plus much much more.

Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!

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The U.S. is experiencing "Sudden and Severe Losses" to honey bee colonies, anywhere from 50% - 100%. Is it time to panic?

In today's episode we discuss those bee losses, hear some wild & crazy beekeeping stories, and have a discussion with James Wheeldon, a beekeeper in Warblington, Hampshire, England.

We also learn about James' new charity organization, Beekeeping For Hope. It's a way for beekeepers to give back through donating a small portion of their honey harvest to people around the world suffering from food insecurity.

Other topics include Varroa Mites, Queen Retirement Communities, and much more!

Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!

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