Episodes
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)
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
BC - Queen Rearing Preferences
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
This week, John and Nathalie discuss their preferred queen rearing methods. What strategies have they tried, what has worked well and what hasn't, and do they agree on the best practices? Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Feb 8th, 2023)
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
BC - Stepping on Toes
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
your own beekeeping operation without stepping on the toes of those who might have mentored you along the way. Are there ways to avoid these types of situations from the start, and what if you find yourself in the middle of this type of situation unintentionally? Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Feb 1st, 2023)
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
BC - Effects of Oxalic Acid on Bee Larvae
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
In today's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John discuss some new research that shows the potential side effects of OA (Oxalic Acid) treatments and the impacts it has on developing larvae. Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Jan 25th, 2023)
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
BC - Off Gassing of OSB boards and Wax Q&A
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle a couple of listener questions regarding the use of plywood or OSB boards when building hives, as well as the effects on newly drawn wax when feeding sugar. Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Jan 18th, 2023)
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
BC - AFB Vaccinations for Honey Bees
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
The USDA has recently approved the 1st vaccination for Honey Bees! This specific vaccination is to help colonies guard against AFB infections, also know as American Foulbrood disease. Tune in now to hear Nathalie and John's take on this new concept for beekeeping!
(Original Air Date: Jan 11th, 2023)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
BC - New Year’s Setbacks
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
John and Nathalie are back to kick off the new year with a bang! But, unfortunately John has experienced another setback in his beekeeping journey... as have a few others out there in Bee Land. Plus, the pair tackle a listener question about whether a hive population is too big to be condensed down. Tune in now to learn more...
(Original Air Date: Jan 4th, 2023)
Monday Dec 25, 2023
169 - 2023 Year in Review
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Just in time for Christmas, the gang is all back together to bring you the 2023 year in review! Catch up with John, Nathalie and Ken as they recap the stats from the podcast over the last year.
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
BC - Holiday Wrap Up 2022
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Just in time for the Holiday weekend, Nathalie and John are up early and decked out in their holiday PJs to bring you one final Beekeeper Chat for 2022. The pair recap some of the past episodes from this year, as well as theorizing what the new year might hold for each of them. Tune in now and help us wrap up 2022!
P.S. From all of us here at The Hive Jive, we wish you and yours a very happy, warm, and safe holiday season!
P.S.S. John apologizes in advance, again, for not having the correct mic turned on... yet again... Soooo Sorry!
(Original Air Date: Dec 24th, 2022)
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
BC - Honey Queens & Princesses
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Today John and Nathalie discuss a hot button issue on the pros and cons of Honey Queen/Princess programs at the various levels of local clubs to national associations. While there are many benefits to such programs, could some aspects be a bit outdated... and potentially undermine the whole point of the program? Tune in now to hear some honest opinions from two people who have been in the middle of such programs...
*And John apologizes in advance for not having the correct mic turned on...
(Original Air Date: Dec 21st, 2022)