Episode 11: The Heat is On

Posted Dec. 5th, 2010 Episode 11 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Hive Temperature Feature, How do bees overwinter – temperature data and more., Hive Box vs. Nature – Comparing insulation impacts on honey bees, The Mechanics of staying warm – how honey bees do it, Hive Design Research and Findings – the Tanzania Long Hive Concept, Powdered Sugar Mite Drop Study…

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Episode 10: Back in the Saddle Again

Posted Nov. 16th, 2010 Length 28:55 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Harvesting Honey, Fall Management, Recipe – Harvest Honey Spice Cake Sidebar Episode Guide: 00:00 – 01:15 | Opening, Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks 01:15 – 03:00 | Segment “0”: Local Hive Report and some background on this recording 03:00 – 05:00 | Segment 1: Commentary…

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Episode 9: Honey on a Harvest Moon

Posted Sep. 28th, 2010 Length 1:45:36 | Synopsis: Episode Guide: Local Hive Report, Harvesting Honey – Parts 1 & 2, Have an objective for honey harvest, Medications, Leaving stores for the bees, Single Source or Wildflower, Choosing the right size super for the job, Harvesting from Foundationless Frames, Equipment needed for Harvesting, Tips for harvesting, Storing Frames for overwinter, Fall Preparation, Pest Management & Feeding, Queen Health, Knowing what proper…

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Episode 7: Feed Me Seymour

Posted Aug. 18th, 2010 Length 41:37 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Feeding the Bees, Cell Phones and CCD?, Bees as Unwelcome guests, what to do, Term of the day – allogrooming. Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:05 – 00:21 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks 00:21…

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Episode 4: NJBA Spring Meeting

Posted June 4th, 2010 Length 39.15 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report – NJ Beekeepers Association Spring Meeting – Middle Hive Entrance – Inspection Form – Queen Marking Video Episode Guide: Local Hive Report New Jersey Beekeeper’s Spring Meeting Coverage. A New Hive Inspection Form. Video Presentation – Queen Marking. Episode Links: Link | John Kirk’s…

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Episode 3 – Show Notes: New Bees

Posted May 7th, 2010 Length 26:57 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Follow up to safety from last week, Nitrile gloves and safety glasses, Description of a Package Installation, Beekeeping Podcasts, Term Episode Guide: Local Hive Report Picking up some new bees. Some Podcasts to preview. Term of the week – Nuc Episode Links: Link | Talkshoe…

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