Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake

Eric Bennett
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Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake

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. Electric Bee Smokers, Dangers of Fertilizers, Crazy Beekeeping Stories

    4 DAYS AGO

    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 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! _______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ https://technicallybeekeeping.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Ps_QYnc1X188fkq50qpDE-uhzDD_Sre

    34 min
  2. 1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Dead, Worst in Decades

    FEB 21

    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 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! _______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ Register for the free webinar https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq Varroa management guide https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/resources/varroa-management/

    34 min
  3. Beekeeping In Warblington, Severe Honey Bee Losses, Wild & Crazy Beekeeping Stories

    FEB 14

    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 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! _______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ https://www.beekeeping4hope.org/

    38 min
  4. Secrets to Overwintering Bees - Plus Honey Bee Fun Facts

    FEB 7

    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 Stewart. We discuss overwintering techniques, beehive ventilation, problems with water in the hive, and what beekeepers can do mid-winter to help their bees survive. Steven had a successful career as an engineer, and in retirement he has developed the solar powered Hive Heater. Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ HoneyHavenSupply.com

    47 min
  5. "What Do Bees Think About," Bee Beds, and Bee QR Codes

    JAN 31

    "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 News features U.S. research which includes attaching QR codes to 32,000 honey bees. There is an island in Ireland where you can spend time on a "bee bed," which has 5 full beehives under it. Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ mathieu-lihoreau.com https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53659/what-do-bees-think-about?srsltid=AfmBOorFVG0j-sm-fkTzV0HJqgtAeDI7-pveMSytABuL5a8Y6C-xZytI

    44 min
  6. Beekeeping in British Columbia, Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping Fun

    JAN 23

    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 stories, and great advice about becoming a small commercial beekeeper. Plus how to keep bees in the cold British Columbia climate. Our guest is Christine McDonald, a former forest firefighter and school teacher. She and her husband run Rushing River Apiaries. In our discussion, we learn all about fireweed honey, varroa, bear fences, and secrets to making money at farmers markets. Plus, Christine's secret sauce for overwintering success. ______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rushingriverapiaries/ Christine's wild & crazy beekeeping story on a past episode: https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/bees-loose-in-a-classroom-mann-lake-ceo-rob-wright/

    33 min
  7. SoCal Fires, Bee Swarm Safety, Disaster Preparedness

    JAN 16

    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 professional for 25 years. In this discussion we cover preparedness, prevention, mitigation, and how to help beekeepers in the Southern California wildfire area. Patrick's time as a swarm removal specialist helps him bring special insights to the safety aspects of swarm removal, including the importance of EpiPens and how every apiary should have at least one on hand at all times. In the "Did You Know" segment, we throw out 7 fun facts about honey bees. How many did you know already? It's all about the love of honey bees and beekeepers! _______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ https://www.beeplatoon.com/ https://greatergood.org/

    45 min
  8. Apitherapy, Funny Beekeepers, and New Varroa Treatment

    JAN 10

    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 medical benefits. Before trying apitherapy, make sure that you have done your homework, are not allergic to bee stings, and always have an EpiPen nearby. Our guest on this episode is Justin Sanchez, Founder and CTO of Terra Vera. We discuss varroa mites and their new amino acid fogger that safely kills them. It's all about the love of honey bees and beekeepers! _______________ Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order. https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/ https://terravera.com/

    38 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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