Bee Love Beekeeping... presented by Mann Lake

• Miracles of Propolis - Apitherapy with Dr. Stefan Stangaciu, Pt. 1

  Join host Eric Bennett and Dr. Ștefan Stangaciu, MD from Romania. Dr. Stangaciu is the world’s leading authority on apitherapy, as well as being a beekeeper, medical doctor, and president of the International Federation of Apitherapy. In part 1 of this series, we learn why propolis, pollen and bee-derived extracts often outperform honey for healing, how to extract and handle honey for medicinal use, and practical ways beekeepers and families can use propolis safely. The conversation delves into the medicinal uses of these products, their extraction methods, and practical applications for everyday health issues. Dr. Stangaciu emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of bee products and their potential in natural healing.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ham0UXAoUZE________________Discount on Live Bees & Beginner Essentials at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES_________________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order.Dr. Stangaciu: https://apitherapy.com/https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected]

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• Mann Lake CEO Opens Up About The Company and Industry

  In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, host Eric Bennett, welcomes Rob Wright, CEO of Mann Lake, for an honest and surprisingly personal look at the current state of the beekeeping industry. From swarm-catching mishaps and hive cutouts to global honey tastings and the future of bee health, this episode blends practical insights, industry updates, and stories that every beekeeper—from hobbyist to commercial operator—will relate to.Rob shares what he’s learned from four years of active beekeeping, how Mann Lake has transformed under new family ownership, and why bee nutrition is becoming one of the most important levers in improving colony survival. The two also dive into new industry technologies, the newly released North American Honey Bee Strategy, and why staying connected to your bees is still more powerful than any gadget, social media, AI, or automation.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ZzTSveQxUSs________________Discount on Live Bees & Beginner Essentials at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES_________________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order.North American Bee Strategy Report: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/nabs/https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected]

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• Beekeeping Industry Overview, Threats & News

  In this episode of Be Love Beekeeping, Eric and Bee Culture editor Jerry Hayes break down the aftermath of the 2024–25 winter honey bee die-off, where roughly 1.6 million colonies were lost. They discuss how Varroa-spread viruses, weak mite management, nutrition challenges, climate stress, and migratory pollination all converged to push colonies past their limits. A central message emerges: beekeepers at every level must sample for Varroa, treat based on data, rotate treatments to avoid resistance, and sample again. The conversation expands to new pressures on beekeeping, including yellow-legged hornets, the lingering threat of Asian giant hornets, and the growing spread of Africanized genetics—with Jerry sharing firsthand experiences from his work in Florida. They also touch on emerging hive designs, insulation, and other equipment aimed at helping bees cope with harsh weather and environmental stress. Despite the challenges, the episode highlights reasons for optimism: strong support from scientific organizations, state inspectors, and reputable beekeeping groups, along with better tools and research than ever before. The takeaway? Beekeeping is demanding, but with reliable information and committed management, there’s still plenty of hope—and love—in the apiary.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/PzqT5yIzU34________________Discount on Live Bees & Beginner Essentials at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES_________________Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order.Jerry-Bee Culture Magazine: https://beeculture.com/Almond Milk Article: https://farmonaut.com/usa/almond-milk-kills-bees-5-shocking-ca-impactshttps://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected]

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• Fire Engulfs Entire Beekeeping Business - What Now?

  In this deeply moving episode of Be Love Beekeeping, we meet Utah commercial beekeeper Prenten Frazier of Beehive State Honey, whose 5-generation family operation was recently devastated by a catastrophic warehouse fire. Prenten shares the gut-wrenching 4:30 a.m. phone call no beekeeper ever wants, the shock of watching 37,000 square feet of buildings, wax, equipment, and a year’s honey harvest go up in flames—and the incredible story of how firefighters, fellow beekeepers, and strangers stepped in to help save his bees and his business. Along the way, we hear about his passion for cold-extracted honey, bee-based wellness, and why he still loves Mondays, even while rebuilding from the ashes.Here's how you can help - https://gofund.me/ad1033394___________Discount on Live Bees & Beginner Essentials at Mann Lake: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES__________Video Version: https://youtu.be/imoAT2Opvf8Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order.Prenten Frazier: https://beehivestatehoney.com/https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected]

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• Cedar Anderson, Co-Inventor of Flow Hive & Super Lifter

  Learn How to Lift a Heavy Honey Super With ONE Hand.This episode of Be Love Beekeeping opens with a poetic reflection on honeybees and the sometimes-clumsy humans who care for them, then pivots into a very real problem most beekeepers know too well: heavy lifting and exhausting honey harvests. After a sobering Arizona news story about a tragic bee-transport accident and a look at emerging research on the mental health benefits of beekeeping, the conversation “heads down under” to Byron Bay, Australia.Host Eric Bennett sits down with Cedar Anderson, co-founder of Flow Hive, to talk about how he and his father spent a decade turning the dream of “honey on tap” into reality. Cedar explains how Flow Hive works, who it’s best suited for, why education is essential for new beekeepers, and how their global community has grown to over 150,000 hives in 130+ countries. They also dive into seasonal management with Flow Hives, the brand-new Superlifter that tackles heavy boxes, and a wild prototyping story involving a runaway hive rolling down a hill. Cedar closes by reflecting on the never-ending learning journey of beekeeping and the critical role honey bees play in global pollination and the “matrix of life” we all depend on.It's all about the love of honey bees and the humans who care for them!VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ZLqNd9dIvqEMann Lake's New Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mannlakeSpecial thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off your first $100 order.Cedar Anderson: https://www.honeyflow.com/https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/[email protected] Chapters00:00:00 – A World of Bees & Beekeepers 00:01:27 – The Heavy-Lifting Problem in Beekeeping 00:02:00 – Tragic Bee Transport Accident in Arizona 00:03:12 – Bees, Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being 00:05:02 – Welcome Cedar Anderson, Co-Founder of Flow Hive 00:08:12 – From Sticky Sheds to Honey on Tap: Inventing Flow Hive 00:11:11 – Flavor, Terroir & Single-Frame Honey 00:13:11 – Crowdfunding, Global Reach & Who Buys Flow Hives 00:16:26 – Flow Hive Doesn’t Do the Beekeeping for You 00:18:35 – Education, Community & TheBeekeeper.org 00:20:16 – The Hive: Man Lake’s Beekeeping Community 00:21:50 – Aesthetics & Seasonality with Flow Hives 00:24:01 – Introducing the Superlifter 00:26:34 – How the Superlifter Works 00:29:58 – Wild Story: The Runaway Hive 00:31:36 – Why Cedar Loves Honey Bees 00:32:20 – Closing & Sign-Off

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