Episode 20: Falling Into Winter

Posted Sep. 30th, 2011 Length 40:37 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, MaryAnn Frazier Symposium talk, Fall Management – Hive Arrangements, Moving a Hive, European Hornets, Podcast production commentary, Impacts of wet season, honey stores for winter Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 02:33 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks 02:33…

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Episode 19: Hooked on a Feeling

Posted Aug. 9th, 2011 Length 49:06 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, ABF Honey Queen Interview – Teresa Bryson, Insect Feelings, Mexico Mortality Stats – Bee stings, Term = Beelining, Promote beekeeping through the fair, Stinging Insect Index Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 01:25 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks…

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Episode 18: Passing Inspection

Posted Jun. 24th, 2011 Length 1:08:17 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Use of an IPM Sticky Board, Detailed Review of how to prepare and conduct a hive inspection, Bees for Bomb Detection, Insect Sting Mortality, Native Bee Benefits Episode Guide: 00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 01:04 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming…

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Episode 17: Everything Essential

Posted May 26th, 2011 Length 1:16:55 |  Synopsis: Local Hive Report, Essential Oils, Sharon Interviews Kevin, Bears Protection, Bee Race Switch, Listener Questions, 9 frames vs. 10. Episode Guide:  00:00 – 00:20 | Opening: Opening Music – Huey Lewis and the News 00:04 – 01:04 | Welcome and Intro: Welcoming Remarks 01:04 – 04:21 | Segment…

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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…

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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 –…

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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:…

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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…

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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:…

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