Beekeeping For Newbees®
Welcome to Beekeeping For Newbees! This podcast is your ultimate resource for learning how to keep honeybees. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, we cover everything you need to know: essential tools, hive components, seasonal tasks, and all the tricks of the trade to help you succeed. If you’re new to beekeeping, this is the perfect place to begin your journey." 🐝
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Episodes (598)
Episode 158 – Used Gear, Swarm Trap Timing & What to Ask When Buying Bees 🐝📦
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Episode 157 – The Hazards of the Walkaway Split: Timing, Risks & Real Talk 🐝⏳
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Episode 156 – Comb Control: Who Builds It, When They Do, and What to Watch For �...
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Episode 155 – From Egg to Emergence: Understanding Bee Development Timelines 🐣�...
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Episode 154 – Memorial Day & The Healing Hive Project: Honoring Sacrifice, Build...
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Episode 153 – Surviving the Dearth: Feeding, Fighting Robbers, and Managing Mite...
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Episode 152 – The Bee Buzz (27): Spring Beekeeping Q&A 🐝
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Episode 151 – The Bee Buzz (26): Spring Splits, Queen Cells, and What Went Wrong...
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Episode 150 – The Bee Buzz (25): Spring Feeding, Hive Health, & Q&A 🐝📬
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Episode 149 – Feeding Bees: When, What, and How Much 🍯🐝
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Episode 148 – Smooth Moves: Relocating Bee Colonies the Right Way 🌸🐝
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Episode 147 – Understanding Bee Roles and Behavior 🧠🐝
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Episode 146 – Bees in the News (27): Swarms, Rooftop Honey & Bee Yoga?! 🐝🗞️
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Episode 145 – Is My Colony Queenless? How to Tell & What to Do 👑🐝
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Episode 144 – Requeening Your Colony: A Practical Guide 👑🐝
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Episode 143 - The Demaree Method: Swarm Control Without Splitting 🐝🔧
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Episode 142 – Swarm Prevention: Keeping Your Bees from Leaving 🏃🐝
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Episode 141 – How to Inspect a Hive Like a Pro (Without Overdoing It!) 🔍🐝
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Episode 140 – Packages and Nucs: What to Expect the First 30 Days 📦🐝
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Episode 139 – How to Keep Records: The Beekeeper’s Notebook 📖🐝
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Episode 138 - Beginner Beekeeping Mistakes: What NOT to Do 🚨🐝
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Episode 137 - Single vs. Double Deep Brood Boxes: Which One is Better? 🏠🐝
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Episode 136 - How to Start a Beekeeping Business: Legal & Profitable Steps 🏛️🐝
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Episode 135 - Beekeeping Gear Checklist: What You Need for Year One 🛠️🐝
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Episode 134 - The Real Cost of Beekeeping: What They Don’t Tell You 💰🐝
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Episode 133 - Package Bees vs. Nucs: Which is Right for You? 🐝📦
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Episode 132 - The Beekeeping Triangle: Honey, Money, or Life? 🐝💰❤️
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Episode 131 - The 2025 Honey Bee Crisis: What’s Really Happening? 🐝⚠️
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Episode 130 - Bees in the News (26): QR Codes, Varroa Timing, and Brainy Bees 📰...
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Episode 129 - Why I Focus on Langstroth Hives & A Hard Conversation 🐝
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Episode 128 - Where Did My Queen Go? Understanding Seasonal Brood Breaks 👑🐝
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Episode 127 - Should You Buy Bees from the Same Place Every Year? 🐝🤔
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Episode 126 - Varroa Mites: The “HIV” of the Bee World and Why They’re So Destru...
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Episode 125 - My 2025 Varroa Strategy: Stay Ahead of the Mite Problem 🐝
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Episode 124 - How the Polar Vortex Affects Honeybees 🌬️🐝
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Episode 123 - Where to Place Your Hives 🐝🏡
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Episode 122 - Starting Beekeeping? Research These Laws First! 🐝⚖️
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Episode 121 - Finding a Great Beekeeping Mentor 🐝
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Episode 120 – Pollen Traps: The Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips for Harvesting Po...
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Episode 119 - Winter Beekeeping Myths and Feeding Strategies 🐝❄️
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Episode 118 - Bees in the News (25): Scotland’s Bumblebee Boom & Waggle Dance Wo...
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Episode 117 - Thanksgiving Cheers & Beekeeping Q&A 🦃🐝
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Episode 116 - Splits and Nucs Explained! 🐝📦
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Episode 115 - Bees in the News (24): Soda-Opening Bees and Global Updates 📰🐝
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Episode 114 - Fall Updates & Second Year Preps 🍂🐝
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Episode 113 - Bees in the News (23): Hurricanes, Stress, and Winter Challenges �...
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Episode 112 - Bees in the News (22): Bee-Mergencies, Biases, and Victories 📰🐝
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Episode 111 - Bees in the News (21): Pesticides, Discoveries, and Farewells 📰🐝
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Episode 110 - Interview With Tara Chapman, Part 2 🐝🎙️
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Episode 109 - Bees in the News (20): Rediscoveries, Disputes, and Losses 📰🐝
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