Episode 16: Got It To Good

Posted May 10th, 2011 Length 47:40 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Swarm Capture, Equipment Purchase Review. Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 03:27 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks 03:27 – 52:51 | Segment 1:  Spring Management – Feeding 52:51 – 54:16 | Closing Comments…

Read More

Episode 15: The Spring Fling

Posted Mar. 20th, 2011 Length 54:16 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Spring Management, Spring survival starts in the summer and fall, First Inspections, Emergency Feeding, Options for feeding, Fondant, High Fructose Corn Syrup and HMF harms, Spring feeding for stimulation, Swarm Prevention, Queen Strength and Fecundity (egg laying), Varroa and Managing disease, Comb Control, Other Pest considerations, Equipment Episode Guide:  00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music –…

Read More

Episode 14: The Package Deal

Posted Mar. 6th, 2011 Length 1:00:18 | Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Tips for honey bee package purchases, Managing the packages for the first two years, Sub-lethal effects of pesticide residues, Honey bee sleep. Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 02:23 | Welcome and Intro:…

Read More

Episode 13: The Top Ten List

Posted Feb. 24th, 2011 Length 41:13 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Top Ten Things Learned Last Year, NJBA Jennifer Berry Presentation Comments, Volunteering to help your association, What’s in store for 2011. Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 02:53 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming…

Read More

Episode 12: The Comb Over

Posted Feb. 11th, 2011 Length 33:39 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, The effects of Old Comb, Adult Bee Populations, Commentary about reporting on CCD and pesticide impacts, How bees convert nectar into honey. Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 01:57 | Welcome and Intro:…

Read More