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In 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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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 process to become the 4th generation of beekeepers in his family. His views about the future of the beekeeping industry, pesticides, the Vermont bill reducing the use of Neonicotinoids, and other topics. I hope you enjoy it. ________________________________________________________________

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In 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, I spoke with Mario Jacob, the former owner of D&J Apiary, who recently sold his company and comfortably retired at a younger age, proving that it is still possible to make a good living from honey bees. Mario was a board member of the American Beekeeping Federation, among many other accolades. In this conversation, we discussed the secrets to becoming a successful commercial beekeeper, his favorite business model, and the constant challenges faced by commercial beekeepers in the U.S.

If you want to support this channel, please consider becoming part of our community. In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Jeff Pettis, former research leader of the USDA Beltsville lab and current president of Apimondia. Jeff and I have worked together for a long time, first when he was my boss at the USDA, and later on several projects related to honey bee health. We discussed our time in Thailand, where he introduced me to the subject of today's podcast episode: Tropilaelaps, a mite with the potential to be a bigger problem than Varroa mites. I hope you enjoy our conversation. We talked about his career working with social insects and also discussed his latest research publication on honey bees. The publication reveals that varroa mites, an important pest of honey bees, feed differently depending on the life stage of the parasitized honey bee. This discovery is significant as it greatly enhances our understanding of the life cycle of this important honey bee pest, which causes significant damage to the beekeeping industry. I want to thank our academy members for their support and you for watching.

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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 about the mites' diet, challenging previous claims and highlighting the complexity of their feeding behavior. Dr. Boncristiani discusses the research in detail, explaining how the mites primarily feed on the fat bodies of adult bees but adjust their diet to hemolymph when feeding on pupae. The video emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of mite feeding behavior to develop effective control strategies. Join Dr. Boncristiani as he delves into the fascinating world of honey bee research and encourages viewers to keep an open mind to new scientific discoveries. Don't miss this insightful episode of Inside The Hive TV, the show that takes you into the world of bees.

In 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.

In 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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The 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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