Beekeeping with the kids; it can be fun and safe!

Our guest on this episode is hobby beekeeper, Cindy Elsenbeck from New York, USA. She loves her honey bees and loves sharing her passion with her grandchildren.

She discusses the importance of overcoming fears associated with bees, the role of protective gear, and the educational value of observation hives.

Cindy also highlights the special bond she has developed with her granddaughters through beekeeping, sharing fun stories and valuable lessons learned along the way. The discussion emphasizes the incredible nature of honeybees and the joy of inspiring the next generation to appreciate these vital insects.

Of course, the episode kicks off with the "not real" Jeff Foxworthy in rare form, and some interesting worldwide news stories of honey bees. Plus Cindy's wild & crazy beekeeping stories!

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

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John's first day with honey bees was working for a commercial beekeeper pulling honey frames.

From the 'not real Jeff Foxworthy,' to a lengthy wild & crazy beekeeping story that includes the in-laws, to John's beekeeping journey, this episode has it all!

We discuss the annual calendar of working for a commercial beekeeper, queen rearing, advice for future beekeepers, techniques for raising queens, different varroa treatments.

Did I mention the story about splitting 700 colonies, all with extremely hot queens?! Imagine enough bees on your veil to black out the sun!

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

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Are you a sideline beekeeper who hasn't yet exhausted all possible income streams from your honey bees?

This episode features our discussion with Connecticut beekeeper, Ryan Griffeth of Neckers Farm. Ryan is a full-time beekeeper caring for upwards of 500 colonies. One of the focuses of his business is honey bee management for clients in the New York and Connecticut area.

We discuss everything from varroa management to bee rescues, foraging for mushrooms to catching bee swarms in the dark. Ryan is extremely knowledgable and a whole lot of fun! And he LOVES bees!

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 in rare form to open this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping and letting you know why YOU might be a beekeeper.

We discuss microplastics and the role they may play in the current bee die-off in the U.S. Then we head to Athens, GA for a discussion with beekeeper, Dan Long. We talk about everything from queen rearing, to 3D printing, to yellow legged hornets.

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

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Richard Wahl is our featured guest on this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping. Richard writes a monthly column for Bee Culture Magazine and this month's was titled, "Observations At The Hive Entrance."

Our discuss includes bee behavior, fanning, guard bees, cleansing flights, undertaker bees, orientation flights, robbing activity, swarming, and the simple joy of observing your honey bees at their hive entrance.

Richard treats us to an unusual 'wild & crazy' beekeeping story, and the Not Real Jeff Foxworthy is at his hilarious best with this week's list of why you might be a beekeeper.

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 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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Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.

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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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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/

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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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Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.

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