Episodes
2 days ago
BC - Trial and Error
2 days ago
2 days ago
In today's Beekeeper Chat, we get an update from Nathalie about her recent swarm captures, some things they both would like to try now that swarm session is under way, and John give a few updates about his new bees and also lets us in on his recent hive building misadventures. Tune now to learn more...
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
BC - City Biome
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Today John and Nathalie discuss how recent studies have revealed that a beehive can help identify the nuances of a cities unique biome by collecting and storing the microscopic bacteria, yeast, spores, and other fungal matter that reside in that specific city. Tune in now to learn more...
Article Link:
https://theweek.com/environmental-news/1022253/honeybees-help-gather-data-about-a-citys-health
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
BC - Unexpected Arrivals
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Breaking News! John's bees arrive TOMORROW morning and he hasn't even started building his hives yet!! How exactly does one forget something so important and exciting as the arrival of new bees? Well, John and Nathalie discuss this out of sight, out of mind scenario in today's beekeeper chat. Tune in now to hear all about it...
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
BC - RF & EMR Revisited
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Today Nathalie and John revisit a topic that was originally discussed back in 2021 on the possible effects of EMF on bees. With new research being presented, and new definitions of RF-EMR (Radio Frequency Electro Magnetic Radiation), the pair have decided that it is time to take another look at the possible effects that our electronics are having on our bees. Tune in now to learn more...
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
BC - Bees Teaching Bees
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Today Nathalie and John discuss new research that suggests younger bees learn the finer details of a precision Waggle Dance from older more experienced bees. What implications could this have on how we view our colonies, and the decisions we make on their behalf? Tune in now to learn more...
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
BC - To Be Excluded
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss the topic of Queen Excluders. What were they designed for? How do you use them? When should they be used? And, are they even really required? Tune in now to find out what the pair think about this often touchy subject...
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
BC - Safe Passage Comb Guides
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Today John and Nathalie discuss a comb guide that was recently brought to John's attention from a listener. This comb guide is meant to be placed on the bottom of Topbar hive bars in order to help encourage the bees to draw out their comb in a straight line. However, this specific comb guide claims several other advantages that make it stand out from all others... including nature itself. Is this latest hive invention all it is cracked up to be? Tune in now to hear John and Nathalie's initial impressions for the prospects of the Safe Passage Comb Guide...
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
BC - Batting Zero
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Today John breaks the news to Nathalie that he is now back down to zero colonies. Despite everything looking great for the "Oh Bee One Colony" going into winter, things took a drastic turn somewhere along the way. This has left John with more questions than answers. Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Feb 28th, 2023)
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
BC - ReWilding
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Recently, a listener brought up the subject of Re-Wilding honey bees in the comments after discussing Honey Bees as the Poster Child for the Save the Bees movement. So, in today's beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie attempt to tackle the concept of "Re-Wilding" and whether this is a good idea or not. Turns out, it is not an easy subject and there are a lot of variables that can make the concept go either way. Tune in now to learn more!
(Original Air Date: Feb 22nd, 2023)
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
BC - Honey Bees as the Poster Child
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Today Nathalie and John discuss whether the fact that the Honey Bee has become the Poster Child of the "Save the Bees" movement is a good thing, or if it could have it's own unintended consequences. There are pros and cons to both sides of this, and of course it all depends on how you look at it. Tune in now, and let us know what you think about this scenario...
(Original Air Date: Feb 15th, 2023)