1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Dead, Worst in Decades
02/21/25 • 33 min
Our guest on this episode is Chris Hiatt, commercial beekeeper and past president of the American Honey Producers Association.
The topic of conversation is this winter's severe colony loss, especially with commercial beekeepers. We discuss the amount of losses, possible causes and prevention techniques.
Other topics include the annual schedule of commercial beekeepers, the love of honey bees and the business, a wild & crazy beekeeping story, plus much much more.
Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!
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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/
Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.
https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/
Register for the free webinar https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq
Varroa management guide https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/resources/varroa-management/
Our guest on this episode is Chris Hiatt, commercial beekeeper and past president of the American Honey Producers Association.
The topic of conversation is this winter's severe colony loss, especially with commercial beekeepers. We discuss the amount of losses, possible causes and prevention techniques.
Other topics include the annual schedule of commercial beekeepers, the love of honey bees and the business, a wild & crazy beekeeping story, plus much much more.
Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!
_______________
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/
Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.
https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/
Register for the free webinar https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq
Varroa management guide https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/resources/varroa-management/
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In today's episode we discuss those bee losses, hear some wild & crazy beekeeping stories, and have a discussion with James Wheeldon, a beekeeper in Warblington, Hampshire, England.
We also learn about James' new charity organization, Beekeeping For Hope. It's a way for beekeepers to give back through donating a small portion of their honey harvest to people around the world suffering from food insecurity.
Other topics include Varroa Mites, Queen Retirement Communities, and much more!
Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!
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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/
Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.
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Beekeeping and the beekeepers, it's all about he love of honey bees!
_______________
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/
Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.
https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/
https://technicallybeekeeping.com/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Ps_QYnc1X188fkq50qpDE-uhzDD_Sre
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