In Episode 175 I spoke of having to dispatch (kill) one of my colonies. I performed this disdainful task based on several inspections and considerations. In the end it was the risk to people in our vicinity that expedited the action and negated my decision to take alternative routes. Some watch the video and have…
POSTED MAY 31, 2020LENGTH 0:56:16 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #175 – Intervention SYNOPSIS: Taking you through the journey of managing a dangerous hive. I had to euthanize one of my hives. It pains me to do it, and it was the first time I had to take this course of…
Finally graduated from my Layens Nuc to a full size hive. This video shows the process of moving the frames from the Nuc to the full-sized hive. Background on the Nuc I purchased the Nuc from Leo Sharashkin after a beekeeper meeting in Philladelphia. I did not have any bees to install into the Nuc…
POSTED APR 30, 2020 LENGTH 1:35:55 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #174 – Decade SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Morning stroll reflections with Sharon about the podcast, Random reminiscing from the 10 years of producing the show, Daring to Suck- learning to use a Nicot device and the practices of Queen Rearing…
POSTED APR 19, 2020 LENGTH 1:30:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #173 – Double Trouble SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Status of EAS, Vapor Masks for Beekepeing, Keith Covid, Getting started questions, Reflections of Covid, Closing comments EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News…
POSTED APR 12, 2020 LENGTH 1:48:16 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #172 – Systems Oriented SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Spring management concepts, Planning and management approaches, melting wax, and Salish Lodge cookies EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 02:49…
In the past I have shared my hive inspection form with others in the event that you will find it useful. Recently I revised the form (I do that on occassion) and updated it with more user friendly features and updated information. I spent some time revising the second page that lets you capture full…
POSTED MAR 23, 2020 LENGTH 1:17:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #171 – Going Virtual SYNOPSIS: Check In Episode – How to Collaborate and Present Online Virtual Meetings. Peripherals, Tools, and Tips. EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:23 – 08:00…
POSTED MAR 15, 2020 LENGTH 1:15:00 EPISODE LINK – CLICK / TAP TO LISTEN Episode #170 – They say it’s your Birthday SYNOPSIS: Local Hive Report, Coronavirus Prep, Corrections, Warm Winters, MapMyDCA, Culling, Moth Hairs, Mead Podcast, MK350 Mite Vaporizer EPISODE GUIDE Agenda 00:00 – 00:23 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News…
