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Episodes

March 27, 2025

New Varroa Mite Treatments for Beekeepers

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 ne...
March 20, 2025

Demaree Beekeeping Method, Honey Bees In The News, Crazy Beekeeping Stories

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 expert...
March 13, 2025

Spring Beekeeping, Wax-Dipped Woodenware, More!

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 spr...
March 6, 2025

Chemical-Free Varroa Treatment, Honey Bee Dad Jokes & More!

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 Hi...
Feb. 27, 2025

Electric Bee Smokers, Dangers of Fertilizers, Crazy Beekeeping Stories

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 t...
Feb. 21, 2025

1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Dead, Worst in Decades

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 beekeepe...
Feb. 14, 2025

Beekeeping In Warblington, Severe Honey Bee Losses, Wild & Crazy Beekeeping Stories

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 ...
Feb. 7, 2025

Secrets to Overwintering Bees - Plus Honey Bee Fun Facts

Why are honey bees covered in hair? How do bees navigate? These, and more answers to questions you never thought to ask, in this episode's Fun Facts. Then we have a great discussion with 4th generation beekeeper, Steven Ste...
Jan. 31, 2025

"What Do Bees Think About," Bee Beds, and Bee QR Codes

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Mathieu Lihoreau, an Animal Cognition Researcher from France. We discuss how bees play, what they think about, learned behavior vs. instinct, yellow legged hornets, and much more! Beekeeping ...
Jan. 23, 2025

Beekeeping in British Columbia, Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping Fun

200 Pounds of Honey per hive in 6 weeks! What's the difference between a beekeeping veil and a wedding veil? Ask our stand-up comedian. This episode crosses the full spectrum from honey bee biology to crazy beekeeping storie...
Jan. 16, 2025

SoCal Fires, Bee Swarm Safety, Disaster Preparedness

This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping features a discussion with master beekeeper, Patrick Hardy. Patrick is the founder of Bee Platoon, dedicated to helping beekeepers in disasters. Patrick has been an emergency and disaster ...
Jan. 10, 2025

Apitherapy, Funny Beekeepers, and New Varroa Treatment

This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping begins with our favorite (not) Jeff Foxworthy comedian telling us why YOU might be a beekeeper! We then discuss Apitherapy, also known as Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and some of it's possible m...
Jan. 2, 2025

Jerry Hayes - Bee Culture Magazine Editor

In this engaging episode, we explore the vibrant world of beekeeping and honey bees. From humorous anecdotes about Texas beekeepers to deep dives into challenges faced by modern apiculture, this episode has it all. Host Eric ...
Dec. 19, 2024

Hives For Heroes

In this episode, we’re diving into the joys, challenges, and surprises of life with honey bees. From listener stories to an inspiring interview, it’s a wild ride in the world of beekeeping. We kick things off with a fun “You ...
Dec. 12, 2024

Honey Bee Vaccine

After seeing the headlines for months, we had to find out for ourselves, is the bee vaccine for real or just a gimmick? Can we really vaccinate honey bees, and how does it work? Will beekeepers embrace it? In this episode, ...
Dec. 6, 2024

A "Honey Sensory Analyst" (Sommelier) and Beekeeper From Scotland

The not-real Jeff Foxworthy is back with more "... You Might Be A Beekeeper" examples! In this episode we travel to Edinburgh, Scotland for a discussion with Dr. Gino Jabbar, beekeeper and "honey sensory analyst." We learn a...
Nov. 29, 2024

Bees Loose In A Classroom & Mann Lake CEO Rob Wright

The not-real Jeff Foxworthy is back with more "... You Might Be A Beekeeper" examples! Our Wild & Crazy beekeeping story of the week comes from Christine in Canada who had cold bees come to life in a middle school science cla...
Nov. 21, 2024

Beekeeping in Southern California & Newfoundland

This episodes begins with the not-real Jeff Foxworthy's intro and he's in rare form with his "You Might Be A Beekeeper" monologue! Our first discussion features Eli Barkanov (Eli The Bee Guy) talking about beekeeping and Afri...
Nov. 14, 2024

Beekeeping in Hawaii - Honey Bee News, Tips & (not) Jeff Foxworthy

In this episode we are going all the way to Hawaii to meet with beekeeper Jasmine Joy. Jasmine has been a beekeeper for 13 years and spends most of her time doing swarm removals and teaching classes. She is a treatment-free ...
Nov. 7, 2024

Beekeeping With Kamon Reynolds & More

The not real Jeff Foxworthy is back with more reasons why 'you might be a beekeeper!' This episode also features a new beekeeping product review of Hive Heater and how it might save your bees this winter. Then we have a fun c...
Oct. 31, 2024

Beekeeping In The Southern Arizona Heat & Honey Bee Rehab

In Arizona it can get so hot that beehives actually have "meltdowns" in which melting wax and honey ooze from the hive entrance. How to avoid meltdown and help honey bees through extreme heat is the theme of our guest interv...
Oct. 24, 2024

Premiere Episode - Effects of Recent Hurricanes on Bees & Beekeepers

Get in the Bee Love mood with a fun intro from the not real Jeff Foxworthy! "...You might be a beekeeper!" How have Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected bees and beekeepers in the Southeastern U.S.? We'll take a deep dive i...