Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake

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Bee Love Beekeeping podcast is for everyone who loves honey bees! Hobby Beekeepers, Sideline Beekeepers, Commercial Beekeepers, Wanna-Bee Beekeepers, or anyone who is planting flowers and other native plants to support honey bees and other pollinators. Bee Love Beekeeping podcast includes interviews with real beekeepers, the latest news on honey bees and beekeeping, the newest gadgets and beekeeping inventions, plus fun stories about crazy things that happen in the bee yard. Hosted by Eric Bennett, Bee Love is a fun, informative way to connect with other honey bee lovers.

  1. Dr. Sammy Ramsey - Nat Geo's "Secrets of the Bees"

    4 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Sammy Ramsey - Nat Geo's "Secrets of the Bees"

    Beekeeping Advice from Dr. Sammy Ramsey! In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett welcomes Dr. Samuel (Sammy) Ramsey — PhD entomologist, National Geographic Explorer, and producer of the new Disney+ and Hulu documentary series Secrets of the Bees. Dr. Ramsey shares what it was like collaborating with James Cameron and National Geographic, how filmmakers captured never-before-seen footage inside a beehive using endoscopy cameras and high-speed rigs, and what it meant to contribute both as a scientist and a vocalist to the project. The conversation then dives deep into honey bee health: the looming threat of Tropilaelaps mites, the true mechanics of Varroa damage, and the great sugar roll vs. alcohol wash debate — with Dr. Ramsey offering a nuanced, research-backed take on why the sugar roll still has a legitimate place in a beekeeper's toolkit. The episode closes with Dr. Ramsey's top advice for new and experienced beekeepers alike — including a reminder that beekeeping is a team sport — and a hilarious (and instructive) wild beekeeping story involving a bee, an ear canal, and an emergency room visit that ends with a bee named Beyoncé. Video Version of This Episode ________________ 10% Discount on Color Collection hive kits. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ • Discount Code: SHOWMETHECOLOR _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Secrets of the Bees: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-059dc4ee-f790-476d-82b3-e418c1f96780 Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com

    36 min
  2. Bee Truck Rollover - Rescue Effort & Viral Video

    10 APR

    Bee Truck Rollover - Rescue Effort & Viral Video

    How do you reach out to local beekeepers to help save millions of bees after their transport truck jackknifes? In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett welcomes Tristen Tartaglia, a Southern Oregon beekeeper and owner of Southern Oregon Swarms, to share her remarkable story of saving millions of bees after a major truck accident. Tristen is deeply embedded in the local beekeeping community, performing 60–120 cutouts per year — including chemical-free removals of yellow jackets and bald-faced hornets. The episode also features a fascinating science segment on the waggle dance, revealing that bees actually communicate more precisely when a larger audience is watching — they literally dance better when they know someone is paying attention. The heart of the episode centers on Tristen's extraordinary effort at saving bees after a semi-truck jackknifed in Oregon in March 2026, dumping over 400 hives down a steep 30-degree ravine. Rather than stand by, beekeeper Tristan jumped into action, filmed the scene, and began physically moving broken hives and scattered frames to give the bees a fighting chance against the cold. After posting a raw video that reached 1.8 million Facebook views overnight, over 50 volunteers showed up to help with the rescue — daisy-chaining equipment up the hillside in a powerful display of beekeeping community spirit. Thanks to their tireless work, millions of individual bees were saved. Video Version of This Episode ________________ 10% Discount on Color Collection hive kits. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ • Discount Code: SHOWMETHECOLOR _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Tristen's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tristens-mission-to-save-the-bees?attribution_id=sl:8b4451bf-e9c5-4031-86f3-104cbd967cc1&lang=en_US&ts=1774745656&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_ta-amp20_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

    43 min
  3. Fake Honey • 70% Bee Loss • ABF President Debbie Seib

    2 APR

    Fake Honey • 70% Bee Loss • ABF President Debbie Seib

    "There is no such thing as ORGANIC U.S. honey!" Honey Dumping. Fake Honey & Much more with ABF President, Debbie Seib. The episode features beekeeper, Debbie Seib, president of the American Beekeeping Federation, who shares her decades-long journey from beginner to industry leader, offering insight into running a large-scale beekeeping operation and the realities of working closely with honey bees. Throughout the conversation, Debbie emphasizes that successful beekeeping relies heavily on education, mentorship, and adaptability. She discusses common challenges beekeepers face, such as seasonal food shortages, parasite management like varroa mites, and unpredictable environmental conditions that impact bees’ survival. The episode underscores that there is no single solution to keeping healthy bees—beekeepers must continually learn, rotate treatments, and stay attentive to hive conditions. Ultimately, the discussion reveals that while beekeeping can be demanding, it is deeply rewarding, especially when colonies survive winter and thrive in the spring. Video Version of This Episode ________________ 10% Discount on Color Collection hive kits. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Discount Code: SHOWMETHECOLOR _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com American Beekeeping Federation: ABFnet.org

    45 min
  4. How to Make Money Selling Honey, While Balancing Family Life and Beekeeping

    26 MAR

    How to Make Money Selling Honey, While Balancing Family Life and Beekeeping

    Making money selling honey takes business smarts! Catch all the Do's and Don'ts this week as we wrap up a two-part conversation with beekeeper, Danielle Brooks, founder of Honey Truck in St. Augustine, Florida. Danielle is a former family photographer turned full-time honey entrepreneur who runs a brick-and-mortar shop, farmers market operation, and wholesale distribution business. All while taking care of two children and 10 beehives. In this episode, she covers the practical side of selling honey — from packaging and customer retention to knowing when to say no to a big opportunity — plus shares some hard-won wisdom about balancing a growing honey business with life as a mom of two young kids. Plus of course, her TWO wild & crazy beekeeping stories that you won't want to miss! Missed Part 1? Check out Episode 312. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/pro-secrets-how-to-make-money-selling-honey/ Video Version of This Episode ________________ 10% Discount on Color Collection hive kits. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Discount Code: SHOWMETHECOLOR _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Danielle: https://www.honeytruck.com/

    37 min
  5. Pro Secrets: How to Make Money Selling Honey

    19 MAR

    Pro Secrets: How to Make Money Selling Honey

    What does it take to make money selling honey? It's Marketing 101 for beekeepers! This episode of Bee Love Beekeeping features an interview with Danielle Brooks, whose experience turning a small beekeeping hobby into a real honey business, is full of invaluable information for all beekeepers. Most beekeepers undervalue their product and underestimate the importance of knowing who they're selling to. Brooke draws on her background in photography and communications to talk about storytelling as a sales tool: knowing your honey's origin, its seasonal character, and the beekeepers behind it gives you something to say that a generic jar simply can't. Her advice applies whether you have two hives or twenty — start with your audience, build a brand that speaks to them, price your product honestly from the start, and treat every sales interaction as a chance to educate. Video Version of This Episode ________________ 10% Discount on Color Collection hive kits. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Discount Code: SHOWMETHECOLOR _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Danielle: https://www.honeytruck.com/

    37 min
  6. Removing Varroa Mites from Honey Bees Without Chemicals

    12 MAR

    Removing Varroa Mites from Honey Bees Without Chemicals

    Host Eric Bennett reaches out all the way to Gloucestershire, England to have a discussion with Stuart Roweth, beekeeper and inventor of Bee Gym and Bee Gym Slim. Stuart is on a mission to help bees fight back against varroa without chemicals. He walks us through his beekeeping journey, from receiving his first swarm in a cardboard box to developing the Bee Gym, a mechanical device that encourages bees to groom varroa mites off themselves using small flippers, spikes, and wires. The episode also features an Inside the Hive segment exploring how bees regulate summer heat through evaporative cooling, collecting water and fanning it across the comb in a system that predates human air conditioning by millions of years. Whether you're new to beekeeping or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. Stuart and Eric discuss the importance of staying open-minded when it comes to varroa management — testing before and after any treatment, combining mechanical tools like the Bee Gym with other IPM practices, and knowing when a chemical miticide may still be the right call. Stuart also shares a memorable story about performing a massive bee cutout from a Bristol rooftop, where bees had built rafter after rafter of comb over several years — a humbling experience that gave him an even deeper appreciation for the bees themselves and the dedicated beekeeping community that works tirelessly to protect them. Video Version of This Episode ________________ 5% Discount on Live Bees, Beginner Essentials, and Bee-Friendly Plant Seeds at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/ https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/ Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Bee Gym

    40 min
  7. The Final 4 Decisions New Beekeepers Need To Make (Part 3)

    5 MAR

    The Final 4 Decisions New Beekeepers Need To Make (Part 3)

    In this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping, host Eric Bennett wraps up a three-part conversation with Mann Lake's Kim and Steph — two experienced and enthusiastic beekeepers — covering the final entries on their top 10 list of decisions to make before getting into beekeeping. The discussion covers mindset, fear of stings, how many hives to start with, long-term goal setting, predator protection, and what to do with your honey. The episode also features an "Inside the Hive" segment on beeswax, plus Kim and Steph's hilarious — and slightly harrowing — story about a live TikTok inspection gone wrong. VIDEO VERSION ________________ 5% Discount on Live Bees, Beginner Essentials, and Bee-Friendly Plant Seeds at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/ https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/ Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Kim & Steph: https://linktr.ee/MannLakeBeekeepingCommunity

    22 min
  8. 10 Decisions BEFORE Starting Beekeeping (Pt. 2)

    26 FEB

    10 Decisions BEFORE Starting Beekeeping (Pt. 2)

    What gear do beginning beekeepers need? What PPE do you need? Where do you place your hives? Where do you buy your bees? Smokers? Hive tools? All of these questions, and more, are answered here in Part 2 of our discussion with beekeepers, Kim & Steph. The "Inside the Hive" segment highlights the honey bee waggle dance, including new research showing individual bees navigate far more precisely than the dance itself can communicate. The episode concludes with a candid look at beekeeping philosophy, from treatment-free approaches to conventional varroa management. Steph shares a hard-learned lesson from losing a colony by avoiding treatment, and both hosts encourage rookie beekeepers to reflect on their own values, connect with local clubs or online communities, and stay open to evolving their approach over time. VIDEO VERSION ________________ 5% Discount on Live Bees, Beginner Essentials, and Bee-Friendly Plant Seeds at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/ https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/ Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE________________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order. Follow Us: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/follow/ https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com Kim & Steph: https://linktr.ee/MannLakeBeekeepingCommunity

    31 min
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Bee Love Beekeeping podcast is for everyone who loves honey bees! Hobby Beekeepers, Sideline Beekeepers, Commercial Beekeepers, Wanna-Bee Beekeepers, or anyone who is planting flowers and other native plants to support honey bees and other pollinators. Bee Love Beekeeping podcast includes interviews with real beekeepers, the latest news on honey bees and beekeeping, the newest gadgets and beekeeping inventions, plus fun stories about crazy things that happen in the bee yard. Hosted by Eric Bennett, Bee Love is a fun, informative way to connect with other honey bee lovers.

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