This week Nathalie and John discuss topics from a recent Bee Informed Partnership panel discussion on queen genetics and queen health/viability.  Tune in now to hear their thoughts on a few key topics regarding Queens and how it relates to recent topics...

BIP Queen Panel Video Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ndh02r9Ac 

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)

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)

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)