The Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast
Latest Episodes
BC - Honey Bees as the Poster Child
Today Nathalie and John discuss whether the fact that the Honey Bee has become the Poster Child of the "Save the Bees" movement is a good thing, or if it could have it's own unintended consequences.
BC - Queen Rearing Preferences
This week, John and Nathalie discuss their preferred queen rearing methods. What strategies have they tried, what has worked well and what hasn't, and do they agree on the best practices? Tune in no
BC - Stepping on Toes
your own beekeeping operation without stepping on the toes of those who might have mentored you along the way. Are there ways to avoid these types of situations from the start, and what if you find y
BC - Effects of Oxalic Acid on Bee Larvae
In today's Beekeeper Chat, Nathalie and John discuss some new research that shows the potential side effects of OA (Oxalic Acid) treatments and the impacts it has on developing larvae. Tune in now to
BC - Off Gassing of OSB boards and Wax Q&A
In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle a couple of listener questions regarding the use of plywood or OSB boards when building hives, as well as the effects on newly drawn wax when feedin
BC - AFB Vaccinations for Honey Bees
The USDA has recently approved the 1st vaccination for Honey Bees! This specific vaccination is to help colonies guard against AFB infections, also know as American Foulbrood disease. Tune in now to
BC - New Year’s Setbacks
John and Nathalie are back to kick off the new year with a bang! But, unfortunately John has experienced another setback in his beekeeping journey... as have a few others out there in Bee Land. Plus
169 - 2023 Year in Review
Just in time for Christmas, the gang is all back together to bring you the 2023 year in review! Catch up with John, Nathalie and Ken as they recap the stats from the podcast over the last year.
BC - Holiday Wrap Up 2022
Just in time for the Holiday weekend, Nathalie and John are up early and decked out in their holiday PJs to bring you one final Beekeeper Chat for 2022. The pair recap some of the past episodes from
BC - Honey Queens & Princesses
Today John and Nathalie discuss a hot button issue on the pros and cons of Honey Queen/Princess programs at the various levels of local clubs to national associations. While there are many benefits t