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Signs of Hive Robbing

This comes courtesy of Bob Kloss…. Bob spoke of a pattern of ‘footprints’ on the outside of his hives that he learned was indicative of robbing in episode 102 – Chewing the Fat.  I wanted to share the photos and some commentary of what he learned. Photos Courtesy of Bob Kloss What is that stuff?…

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2×4 Hive Stand

In episode 103, round-table 1 I spoke of a 2×4 wooden hive stand that I liked from a Pintrest photo.  I tried to describe it but didn’t feel to successful and vowed to provide photo evidence. Stupid Simple I like the design because it is stupid simple.  In a Kevin kind of way if I…

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Blogging – Day 1…

I’m not sure that listeners of the podcast come to this website for any other reason then to follow links in the show notes passed along in episodes.  I’ve been thinking lately that many of the topics I  cover can be given a little more personal touch if I passed them along in writing and…

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Episode 103 – Let Me Count the Ways

POSTED FEB 12, 2017 LENGTH 1:15:00 Episode Link – Click/Tap to Listen SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Can Bees Count, Wooden Hive Stand, Live Bee Cam, Seed Packets, Honey Mustard Chickpeas, Listener Feedback, Philly Symposium Recap EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 07:18 |…

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Episode 102 – Chewing the Fat

POSTED JAN 29, 2017 LENGTH 1:20:00 Episode Link – Click/Tap to Listen SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Killing Varroa with Sound, DuoHive, Beehive Jive, FLIR-Borescope Learnings, Area51 Beekeeping, Neem Oil, Upcoming and Closing Comments Co-Host Bob Kloss EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 02:54 |…

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Episode 101 – Hitching a Ride Redux

POSTED JAN 15, 2017 LENGTH 1:00:00 SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Discerning Pollen Rewards by Forages, Varroa jumping on bees, brood as food, 9 new bees, endoscopes, January recommendations EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 03:36 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks & Agenda 03:36…

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FLIR Heat Camera for iOS

Flir Camera for iOS – initial test and impressions Kevin Inglin – January 1st, 2017 Acquisition As a beekeeper I have always wondered if there were an easier, more effective way to determine if bees are alive in the winter.  I have tried, successfully upon applying myself, to determine if bees are alive during winter…

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Episode 100 – Milestone

POSTED JAN 01, 2017 LENGTH 1:00:00 Episode Link – Click/Tap to Listen SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, FLIR one, Reminiscing, Dan Inglin, Beekeeping Thriving Industry, Sea Bees, Video Reset, Split Options, Closing Comments EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 02:11 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming…

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Episode 99 – The Chase

POSTED SEP 18, 2016 LENGTH 2:00:00 |  SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, EAS, David Burns, SuperDFM, Broodminder, Yellow Jackets, Microfiber for Beetles, Alcohol Wash, How Many Boxes EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:47| Opening + Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:47 – 03:20 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks & Agenda 00:00 –…

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