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Beekeeping For Newbees®

Beekeeping For Newbees

Here we will discuss everything needed for new beekeepers to learn to keep honeybees including: Beekeeping tools, hive components, what to do and when, and every trick of the trade that we can think of. If you are new to beekeeping, this podcast is for you.

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Episode 194 – Feeding Bees: When, Why, and How to Do...

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2026/03/26

In this episode we walk through feeding bees during the active season and when it actually makes sense to step in and help. We cover sugar syrup, protein sources, common feeding scenarios, and the mistakes that can cause more harm than good. If you have ever wondered when to feed and when to leave them alone, this will help you make better decisions. What’s Inside This Episode:• What feeding really means and the difference between carbohydrates and protein for bees• When feeding makes sense

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Episode 193 – Frames, Foundation, and Bringing It All...

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2026/03/23

In this episode we break down one of the most overlooked parts of beekeeping: frames and foundation. We walk through the different frame styles, foundation options, and how each choice impacts how your bees build comb and how you manage your hives. Whether you are brand new or just want to simplify your setup, this episode helps you understand what actually works and why. What’s Inside This Episode:• The different types of wooden frames including groove, wedge top, and split bottom designs• How

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49:59

Episode 192 – Choosing Your Hive Setup 🐝

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2026/03/19

In this episode we walk through how to choose and configure a Langstroth hive setup and what decisions you need to make before installing bees. We talk through box sizes, equipment options, and how standardizing your setup can make management easier as your apiary grows. What’s Inside This Episode:• Understanding the Langstroth hive and why it is the most commonly used system• Choosing between 8 frame and 10 frame equipment and what that means long term• How box size decisions affect weight,

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44:26

Episode 191 – Getting Ready for Bee Season 🐝

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2026/03/16

In this episode we talk about getting ready for the upcoming bee season and the things every beekeeper should have prepared before the first inspections begin. We walk through personal gear, hive tools, smokers, checking equipment from last season, preparing frames and boxes, and thinking ahead about inspections and mite management. Whether this is your first year with bees or you are getting ready for another season, this episode is all about making sure you are prepared before the bees

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Episode 190 – The Bee Buzz (32): Spring Hive...

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2026/03/12

This week we jump into another Bee Buzz episode and answer a new round of listener questions from around the world. We talk through several early-spring scenarios including cleansing flights, brood removal, feeding decisions, swarm preparation, and signs of potential queen or mite problems. These practical questions highlight the kinds of things many beekeepers start noticing as colonies come out of winter and begin ramping up for spring.What’s Inside This Episode:• Brown streaks on the outside of a

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Episode 189 – Swarm Traps Part 2: Catching Free Bees...

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2026/03/10

Swarm trapping is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to grow your apiary, and in this second part of the discussion we move from theory to real-world execution. In this episode we talk about where to place your traps, when they should go up in different regions, and what to do after you successfully catch a swarm. From planning your removal process to installing the bees into a hive, this episode walks through the practical steps that turn a swarm trap into a thriving new colony.What’s

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Episode 188 – Swarm Traps Part 1: Catching Free Bees...

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2026/03/09

Swarm season is one of the most exciting times of the year for beekeepers. In this episode we begin a two-part discussion about swarm traps, what they are, why they work, and how you can use them to capture free bees during the spring swarm season. We walk through the biology of swarming, why scout bees search for new cavities, and how a simple swarm trap can turn that natural behavior into a powerful tool for growing your apiary.What’s Inside This Episode:• What swarming actually is and why

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Episode 187 – The Bee Buzz (31): Winter Bee Activity...

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2026/03/04

Spring is getting closer, which means the questions from beekeepers are starting to pour in again. In this Bee Buzz episode, I work through a lightning round of listener questions covering late winter hive activity, feeding decisions, early inspections, and what normal colony behavior looks like as temperatures begin to warm. If you're seeing bees flying on warm days, noticing dead bees in front of the hive, or wondering if it's time to check food stores or add space, this episode walks

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Episode 186 – March Beekeeping Decisions That Can...

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2026/03/02

March is one of the most critical transition points in the beekeeping year. Colonies are expanding, winter bees are aging off, brood production is ramping up, and nectar flows are just beginning. In this episode, I walk through the key management decisions that can determine whether your colonies thrive, swarm, or collapse in the weeks ahead.What’s Inside This Episode:Why March is the most dangerous transition period for overwintered coloniesThe balance between declining winter bees and rising brood

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29:22

Episode 185 – Cold Weather, Winter Feeding, and...

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2026/02/06

Cold weather has a way of making even experienced beekeepers second guess everything. With unusually low temperatures showing up across large parts of the country, I wanted to take some time to walk through what cold actually means for overwintering colonies, how much additional honey they may consume, and when intervention does or does not make sense.This episode is a general update covering several seasonal topics, including winter feeding philosophy, evaluating colony stores, progress on ongoing

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Episode 184 – Laying Workers: Why It Happens and How...

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2025/12/29

Laying workers are one of those beekeeping problems that feel intimidating until you understand what is actually happening inside the hive. After a listener reached out asking where to find guidance on laying workers and realizing it deserved its own episode, I finally sat down to break the topic down from the ground up.In this episode, we walk through the pheromonal mechanics behind laying workers, what causes the condition, how to recognize it early, and several proven ways to correct it depending

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Episode 183 – Africanized Honeybees: Are They Coming...

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2025/12/22

Africanized honeybees are one of the most misunderstood topics in beekeeping. In this episode, I cut through the fear driven headlines and talk honestly about what Africanized bees are, where they actually pose a risk, and how much of what we hear is grounded in biology versus social media panic. We also dig into real behavior differences, why identification is not as simple as people think, and how beekeepers should realistically manage risk.What’s Inside This Episode:Where Africanized honeybees

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Episode 182 – American Foulbrood, European Foulbrood,...

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2025/12/16

American foulbrood gets a lot of attention in beekeeping circles, often accompanied by fear and worst-case scenarios. In this episode, I walk through what AFB and EFB actually are, how they differ, how they spread, and why severity does not always equal likelihood. We also talk about realistic risk, common misdiagnoses, used equipment, open feeding, and whether the new AFB vaccine makes sense for most beekeepers.What’s Inside This Episode:Why American foulbrood is high severity but low likelihoodHow

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Episode 181 – The Bee Buzz (30): Bees in the News –...

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2025/12/01

This Bees in the News edition covers four fascinating stories from around the world, from new species discoveries to the first honeybee vaccine. We look at how research and innovation continue to change our understanding of bees, their intelligence, and the threats they face.What’s Inside This Episode:Discovery of the horned “Lucifer” bee in Western Australia’s goldfieldsHow small hive beetle larvae convert excess pollen into usable foodNew research showing that bees can perceive and measure timeThe

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Episode 180 – The Pennsylvania Bee Law (Part 2) HB...

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2025/11/10

This episode is a follow-up to last week’s discussion about Pennsylvania’s proposed bee legislation. We move from the 2024 Senate Bill 1198 to the newly filed 2025 House Bill 1277, breaking down what changed, why it matters, and how the bill expands the state’s authority over beekeepers.What’s Inside This Episode:What happened to the 2024 Senate Bill and why it expiredHow HB 1277 was reintroduced with stronger enforcement languageExpanded licensing that now includes hobbyist beekeepersWhat

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Episode 179 – The Pennsylvania Bee Law: What...

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2025/11/03

This episode takes a closer look at Pennsylvania’s proposed Plant and Pollinator Protection Act (SB 1198) and why it’s raising concerns among beekeepers across the country. I break down how it rewrites the long-standing Bee Law, what new powers it gives the Department of Agriculture, and why even backyard beekeepers could be affected.What’s Inside This Episode:What SB 1198 actually proposes and why it mattersHow it expands licensing and inspection powersWhat “risk-based inspections” could mean for

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Episode 178 – The Bee Buzz (30): Winter Prep,...

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2025/10/27

In this Bee Buzz episode I tackle common late-season questions about treating Varroa mites before winter, dealing with moisture and ventilation, replacing old comb, wrapping hives, and whether it’s safe to move colonies near a windbreak this time of year. We also look at what “too much insulation” really means, how to manage condensation safely, and why mite counts in early spring matter more than any single fall treatment.What’s Inside This Episode:How late you can safely treat for Varroa before

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Episode 177 – The Bee Buzz (29): Drone Comb, Plastic...

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2025/10/23

In this Bee Buzz episode I answer listener questions about using drone comb to reduce Varroa without chemicals, getting bees to accept plastic foundation, managing weak colonies before winter, handling late season queen loss, and how to think about brood frames, pollen patties, and uncapped nectar as the season winds down.What’s Inside This Episode:How drone comb helps pull Varroa mites out of the colonyWays to coat or prep plastic foundation for better acceptanceWhen to combine weak colonies before

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Episode 176 – Winter Hive Survival (Part 2): Smarter...

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2025/10/16

In part two of my conversation with Minnesota beekeeper Peg DeSanto, we continue unpacking the science of overwintering and explore the research behind condensation, CO₂ balance, and hive insulation. Peg explains why matching hive size to colony strength matters, how smaller overwintering spaces improve survival, and how her Hive Hugger project was born from frustration, science, and a little bit of love.What’s Inside This Episode:Why bees can freeze even with honey inches awayThe real cause behind

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Episode 175 – Winter Hive Survival: Science,...

Beekeeping For Newbees® ·

2025/10/13

In this episode I talk with Minnesota beekeeper Peg DeSanto about one of the biggest challenges in beekeeping, getting colonies through winter. Peg explains how she became determined to stop winter losses and what she learned about insulation, moisture control, and the science behind the condensing hive approach.What’s Inside This Episode:Why 50 to 60 percent winter losses are not inevitableHow moisture and cold both threaten hive survivalWhat R values actually mean for top and side insulationHow

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