Today, Nathalie and John discuss a recent docu-video that talks about whether bees truly are herbivores, or if there is more going on behind the scenes… Welcome to the microscopic world of microbes, bacteria, and fungi! Tune in now to learn more about how these tiny aspects might be making a big impact on the health and lives of our honeybees. (Original Air Date: June 1st, 2022)
In this week’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the sting of beekeeping. Literally, the sting, and its effects. Do you have an allergy to bee stings? Are you sure? Do you know the true definition of an allergic reaction verse a local reaction? Do you have an EpiPen, just in case, but have never been medically diagnosed as being allergic to stinging insects? Tune in now to learn more about the pros and cons of such devices, as well as how to tell if you are truly allergic to bee stings. (...
In this week's edition of the Beekeeper Chat, John and Nathalie discuss the challenges and heartache that can be experienced on both sides of being the buyer waiting to get your bees, and the seller trying to fulfill their orders. This, of course, is brought on by John's bee order being delayed again, and now at risk of being canceled completely... and he's not so sure he fully believes the reasoning behind the delays. Tune in now to get caught up on the latest from the Beeless Beekeeper! (Origi...
In a follow-up to the Natural Beekeeping Corner episode - pt 12 - Brood Dynamics with Fonta Molyneaux, John and Nathalie discuss the concepts of what it is to be an Intuitive Beekeeper. How do you build up your own instincts so that you can be a better collaborator with your bees? Tune in now to learn more... (Original Air Date: May 4th, 2022)
In today’s beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John discuss the concepts of 3D Printed Hives. What styles are out there? What possible side-effects could the materials hold for the bees? Are they truly an option for every beekeeper, and should they even be considered if they were? Can they really help to “Save the Bees?” Tune in now to learn more… (Original Air Date: April 27th, 2022)
Don’t let all the fluff and random banter between these two beekeepers lull you into a false sense of security, as the main subject matter of this episode could be triggering for anyone who has a problem with little creepy crawlies. Today, Nathalie and John discuss a variety of topics ranging from updates on John’s lack of bees; a study on bananas in hives; Topbar hives in northern climates; chickens for pest control; and of course the pest themselves… Ticks! Scorpions, roaches, and maggots also...
In today's beekeeper chat, John has a variety of things on his mind. Well, Varietal Honey things to be specific. Nathalie and John talk through the concept of varietal honey and the processes that can be taken to achieve you goals. Though, they also pose a few questions about the realities of the process along the way. Tune in now to learn more... (Original Air Date: April 2022)
In this latest beekeeper chat, John talks about surviving April Fools day and gives an update on Ken. Nathalie and John then discuss the way comb is naturally built by bees and the different directions it goes during the process. Perhaps this knowledge can also help you when planning your hive expansions and colony growth. (Original Air Date: April 2022)
In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John discuss some of the disturbing setbacks that have occurred with the banning of harmful pesticides. Though it is jokingly called a conspiracy in the title, its really more like blatant disregard. (Original Air Date: March 16th, 2022)
John starts off today's beekeeper chat with a rant about certain people being selected to represent beekeepers on a world stage. Oddly enough, this does somehow transition over into discussions about how selecting for the wrong things in our beekeeping practices can cause unintended consequences, even when we think we are doing it for the right reasons. Tune in now to learn more! (Original Air Date: March 2nd, 2022)
Is killing your queen and replacing her really the answer to all beekeeping issues? Hopefully you know the answer to that is a resounding NO. But, just in case you are curious when might be a good time to pinch your queen, and when you should leave her to rule in peace, Nathalie and John tackle some scenarios that help you develop your own beekeeping intuition based on other evidence that the colony might be presenting, or is found in your surroundings. Tune in now to learn more! (Original Air D...
In this beekeepers chat, Nathalie and John expand on the concepts of Bias in Beekeeping that were touched on in the main segment episode titled “NBC pt 10 – James Lee.” What other ways does bias show up and how does it affect our own practices and our views of others? Tune in now to learn more… (Original Air Date: Feb 9th, 2022)
For this beekeeper chat, Natalie and John tackle the concept of keeping bees in plastic bottles as shown on a popular YouTube video. Did their heads spin in circles and explode as they watched the video? Perhaps initially. But... after watching the full video can they find some redeeming aspects to what they see? Tune in now to find out more...
For today's beekeeper chat, John attempts to read (and fails several times) a research article on the nutraceutical values of honey that Nathalie brought to his attention. The pair discuss points of interest that they each found of value in the published research paper, and touch on a couple of questions they might have about some of the research and its potential meaning.
In this week’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie discuss a 2019 research article that indicates queen bees not only have control over fertilization of eggs, but also can influence the egg size as well. The initial findings from this research show that eggs laid in queen cells were actually larger and weighed more than eggs laid in worker cells. Could this tie back in to the concept of a royal genetic code or bloodline? Tune in now to hear more!
In today’s beekeeper chat, John and Nathalie talk about the aspects of storage and space management and how it relates to both the type of hives you keep, as well as your own management practices. Can space management also equate to better time management? Tune in now to learn more! (Original Air Date: Dec 22, 2021)
In this latest edition of the Beekeeper Chats, John and Nathalie discuss the difference between individual bee immunity vs colony immunity and how these two aspects work together to help ensure the survival of the entire superorganism. (Original Air Date: Dec 8th, 2021)
What would beekeeping look like if it were done more from the perspective of the bee's natural preferences? That is the concept of bee-centric beekeeping, where as many aspects as possible are lined up more in favor of what is best for the bee and not necessarily geared toward the convenience of the beekeeper. Tune in now to learn more! (Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2021)
Based on a comment from a listener, today’s episode focuses on the ideals of treatment free beekeeping and whether or not those ideals can cross lines over into areas such as Anti-Vaccine. Though one might like to draw a parallel between the two subjects, they are actually very much perpendicular to one another and cannot be fairly compared. Is treating your bees the same as giving a human a life saving vaccine or immune boosting shot? Tune in now to hear our opinions on this matter. (Original A...
In this edition of our Beekeeper Chats, Nathalie and John tackle the subject of Honey Adulteration and the ethics that should be used when handling, marketing, and selling your own honey. (Original Air Date: Nov 3rd, 2021)
For this week's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John talk about the concept of moving/relocation an established hive to a new location. Whether it is just a few feet, across your yard, down the road, to the next county, or out of state... planning is important when moving an established colony and there are a few key aspects that translate to all scenarios. (Original Air Date: Oct 27th, 2021)
In this beekeeper chat session, Nathalie and John discuss how important it is to always be striving to learn new aspects of your favorite hobby - beekeeping! This includes ways to help you discern quality educational sources and information from all the other noise that is out there flooding our daily lives. Knowing that your information is coming from a reputable source will help maximize your learning without spending excess time trying to decipher the validity of the information being present...
In today's beekeeper chat, Nathalie and John tackle the different wavelengths of a theoretical topic... the effects of EMF on Honeybees. Do different frequencies have a positive or negative effect on bees? Can an electromagnetic field doom the cognitive functions of bees? Honestly, we have no idea. But, it doesn't mean we can't apply our own experiences to the subject and theorize about it all the same! (Original Air Date: Oct 13th, 2021)
For the 16th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with John to talk about her latest Hybrid Hive style where she has combined a permanent Langstroth hive box onto a Topbar Hive body to give beekeepers the options of moving from one to the other, and gaining the best of both worlds. Tune in now to learn more!
In this episode our beekeepers, John and Nathalie, discuss the value of late season swarms and the cost they could pose to a beekeeper. However, could they also be put to other uses to help prepare for winter? What other things should be considered when doing our fall preparations, and when should you combine hives? Tune in to our beekeeper chat to learn about these topics and more! (Original Air Date: Oct 6th, 2021)
Join Nathalie and John as they dissect a theological social media post that they both feel was a bit presumptuous and more than a little uninformed. Whether you agree or not, this is a great thought experiment for you to use to do some self-reflecting on how you view your direct impact and relationship to your bees. (Original Air Date: Sept 22nd, 2021)
Its time for another Beekeeper Chat... Nathalie and John as they talk about the various aspects of what a beekeeping business might entail. How can you make money with bees? What aspects speak most to you and how can you use that to your advantage? Tune in now to learn more about some of the basic revenue opportunities when working with bees. (Original Air Date: Sept 15th, 2021)
Join Nathalie and John and they discuss some common pitfalls that you will inevitably encounter while pursuing your beekeeping adventures. (Original Air Date: Sept 8th, 2021)
(Original Air Date: Sept 21st, 2021) Following the final episode of Season 3 of The Hive Jive, John and Nathalie sit down for an unscripted chat about their views on beekeeping and provide some advice for new beekeepers. Welcome to the first of many Beekeeper Chats!
For the 15th segment in our Natural Beekeeping Corner, Nathalie sits down with Bruce Rodriguez from Swarmstead Bees and Gardening to discuss catching swarms to increase his hive numbers, his process when catching swarms, and his views on natural beekeeping... Tune in now to learn more!
