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Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

A Beekeeping Podcast for the Inquisitive Beekeeper with a Short Attention Span! BeeFarmer, YouTuber (The Norfolk Honey Company, Patreon Host (www.patreon.com/norfolkhoney), Beekeeping mentor to 1000"s of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

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Episode 369: Pests and Diseases - Part 3

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/30

In this week's Podcast: With Autumn slipping away and Winter on the horizon my thoughts continue to be filled with helping our colonies survive to next Spring. Feeding is complete, Autumn treatments removed, but the challenge of the Varroa mite goes on. With that in mind, here’s part two of pests and diseases. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 369 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The Natio...

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Episode 368: Pests and Diseases - Part 1

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/23

In this week's Podcast: After sharing my recent experiences with Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus I’ve had a number of requests to discuss, more widely, honeybee diseases. What to look out for and how they impact our honeybees. So, let’s kick off with possibly the nastiest ones of them all, the foul brood diseases! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 368 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The Nation...

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Episode 367: Destruction of a Honeybee Colony

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/16

In this week's Podcast: It’s a bit of a somber mood in the office today as it’s been a rather sad end to the week. I’ve carried out the colony destruction on the hive with a heavy infection of CBPV and in today’s podcast I’ll explain the process and what happens next. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 367 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here Th...

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Episode 366: Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/09

In this week's Podcast: After a year of seeing colonies relatively disease and pest free, our final checks of the season have revealed one colony with visible signs of Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus or CBPV as we abbreviate it. It’s not great but could become a lot worse, listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 366 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazo...

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Episode 370: Honeybee Pests and Diseases - Part 3

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/09

In this week's Podcast: Having discussed the more serious pests and diseases that can affect our colonies, it’s time to finish off our Varroa chat and conclude with some of the less problematic issues that we sometimes encounter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 370 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE Bee Aware Varroa Information can be fo...

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Episode 365: Treatment Removal and More Microscopy

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/11/02

In this week's Podcast: It’s been a busy week removing treatments from all of our hives now that we’ve reached the end of that particular phase of the season and I was delighted to see so many really strong colonies and nucs. It appears it was just in time as we feel the full force of Storm Amy. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 365 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon The Beekeeper's Dictionary...

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Episode 364: Apiary Slowdown and Microscopes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/10/26

In this week's Podcast: As we fast approach the end of September, feeding for some hives continues but others are weighty enough. With everything slowing down in the apiaries, my thoughts have turned to some honeybee microscopy and today I’ll kick off the season with the microscopes I use. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 364 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon The Beekeeper's Dictionary...

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Episode 363: Under Supering for Winter

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/10/19

In this week's Podcast: With treatments almost ready to come out of our hives, it’s time for me to start under supering, this technique, although not absolutely necessary and sometimes called Nadiring, is a simple and effective way to help your bees through Winter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 363 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts. Asian Hornet book b...

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Episode 362: Asian Hornet Discussion

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/10/12

In this week's Podcast: I'm joined by beekeeper Chris Farrell who is currently battling the Asian Hornet alongside other beekeepers in Kent here in the UK. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 362 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts. Garde...

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Episode 361: Beekeeping Season Finale

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/10/05

In this week's Podcast: I was watching a TV Series recently and the last episode was called “The Season Finale”, well, rest assured, this isn’t my last podcast but it certainly feels like the season has drawn to a close as we bring our bees back from the Borage and discover a near starving colony. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 361 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in pre...

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Episode 360: Autumn Feeding

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/09/28

In this week's Podcast: As we carry out final inspections of the year, my thoughts turn to autumn feeding, the recent emergency feeding and how I’ve dealt with the needs of our colonies through the late Summer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 360 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in last week's podcast. Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning Stainless Steel St...

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episode 359: H.I.H.M.S. Part 3

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/09/21

In this week's Podcast: This week, It’s the turn of my workshop to be scrutinised using my Honeybee Integrated Health Management System and my thoughts on why it might not be a good idea to remove dead colonies from your apiary too soon. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 359 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in this week's podcast. Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning Stainless Steel Stock Pots fo...

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358: Starving Bees & H.I.H.M.S. Part 2

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/09/14

In this week's Podcast: Are your bees starving? Reports across the UK of colonies under attack from wasps and running out of food have been frequent recently. I hope to explain how to get some food into them simply and without fuss. Also, part two of my Honeybee Integrate Health Management System. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 358 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Our Be...

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Episode 357: Integrated Pest Management Systems

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/09/07

In this week's Podcast: So it’s Varroa Treatment time once more, that is for many beekeepers around the UK. And it falls within the umbrella of what a lot of beekeepers would term an Integrated Pest Management System. These days, with my focus on bee health I like to call it a Honeybee Integrated Health Management System, listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 357 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Gua...

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Episode 356: Other Varroa Treatments

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/08/31

In this week's Podcast: With so many Varroa mite treatments out there it can be quite confusing, and not just for the beginner beekeeper. Today I’ll review a few of the other treatments available and hint about the importance of an Integrated Pest Management system for beekeepers that I would rename! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 356 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Ou...

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Episode 355: Autumn Treatments for Varroa

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/08/24

In this week's Podcast: The borage has been swathed, somewhat earlier this year than previously, so it’s time to bring home the honey crop and my mind turns to Autumn treatments for Varroa, but which one to choose from, there are so many. Listen in to hear my pick and why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 355 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Our Beekeeping Community in th...

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Episode 354: Wasps and Borage

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/08/17

In this week's Podcast: Flying in to the UK after my break it was noticeable just how dry the countryside looks, we need some rain. My immediate thoughts were, had wasps destroyed my colonies and was there any honey from our trip to the borage. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 354 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release & Additional Vide...

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Episode 353: Bees to Borage 2025

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/08/03

In this week's Podcast: The heatwaves continue and that magical date for taking our bees to the borage pollination has arrived. Listen in to hear how we got on, and how we were surprised by a sudden downpour! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 353 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release & Additional Video and Podcas...

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Episode 352: Heatwave!

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/07/27

In this week's Podcast: The UK is set for it’s first heatwave of the year and with it comes the Summer nectar flow with our borage crop looking likely to be a couple of weeks early. The important thing to remember is to take care in the sun and keep well hydrated. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 352 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways: Early Release &...

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Episode 351: Thunderstorms!

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet ·

2025/07/20

In this week's Podcast: The brambles are in full flower and the nectar is flowing. I always get a little more excited at this time of the year as it’s probably my favourite tasting honey. Supers are on to grab a crop while it lasts but my attention is now turning to the main event and that’s Borage pollination for us. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 351 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Join Our Beek...

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