"Beekeeping Buddies" is your go-to podcast for all things buzzing in the world of beekeeping! Join Steve and Luke, two seasoned hobbyist beekeepers with over a ...
Episode 23 - Spring Feeding, Our Winter Losses, Poor Queens, US Honeybee Survey, Honey Tasting and More
Welcome to Episode 23 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Spring Feeding: In order to build up our hives for spring, we are feeding our bees. Winter Losses: How did we do with our hives? Steve and Luke report. In the News: Why Are Poor Queens Poor (ABJ Article): Reviewing the article in this month ABJ. North American Bee Survey: How did the US bees do this winter? The news is not great. Honeybee Hotline: German Dark Forest, Arizona Mesquite Desert Wildflower, and French Lavender Honey: Our thoughts on some different honey types we were able to try. Tune in to Episode 23 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions. The American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com/ Project Apis m. Bee Survey Video 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCis4ZPfp8 Project Apis m. Website: https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/ Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5 Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/
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Episode 22 - Break in the Winter, Luke's Yucatan Peninsula Bee Visit, Interview with Dalan Animal Health about their AFB Vaccine and more!
Welcome to Episode 22 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Break in the Winter: A break gives us a peek at some of Steve's hives. Yucatan Honeybee Update: Luke went to visit some Mayans in the Yucatan Peninsula and got to work some Africanized bees, and also visted some Apis Melapona bees! HOIBA Meeting Speaker: Joe Curless is a farmer who is working with clover as a cover crop for his farmland that keeps weeds down, lowers erosion, and improving pollinator habitat. In the News: Dalan Animal Health: We get to talk to Everett Hendrixon from Dalan Animal Health about their AFB vaccine! Honeybee Hotline: Wanting to Exit: How do you exit from beekeeping and what to do with your equipment and bees. Expanding Your Apiary: Our opinions on how to expand your apiary. Tune in to Episode 22 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions. Riverivew Road Apiary: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/ Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/ Dalan Animal Helath: https://dalan.com/ Contact Information Phone Number: 941-549-4971 Email: ehendrixon@dalananimalhealth.com American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com/ Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/ Ian Steppler Vaccination Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz_DBItMu3w Winter Losses 2024-2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGxjbZPQExQ
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Welcome to 2025! Breakdown of the North America Honeybee Expo, Preview of 2025 Podcasts
Welcome to Episode 21 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. North American Honeybee Expo: Widgets we purchased, reivew of Cory Stevens and if we are going to try instrumental insemination of queens, and Randy Oliver's review on varroa mites. Propola Hive Body: https://www.premierbeeproducts.com/shop/hives?gad_source=1 Apimaybe Bottom Board: https://apimaye-usa.com/collections/apimaye-for-wooden-hives/products/bottom-board-for-wooden-beehives Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/ Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5 Cory Stevens: https://www.stevensbeeco.com/ Dr. Jamie Ellis Podcast: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honey-bee/podcast/ Bob Binnie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbinnie9872 North American Honeybee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/ Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/
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Episode 20 - Christmas Holiday Shopping Special
Welcome to Episode 20 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. This Episode we are going to talk to our shopping special and ideas we have for beekeepers this holiday season! Please note there are Amazon Affiliate Links here that give us 3% of the overall purchase price if you do click on any of these links. 9 Frame Spacers Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00874-9-frame-spacers-each Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZKrg9F Amazon Spacer Tool (not recommended) - https://amzn.to/4gKH1EA Refractometer Amazon - https://amzn.to/49MiInb Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m005961-refractometer-standard Ez Mite Check Amazon - https://amzn.to/404LPPi Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/varroa-easy-check-m014908 Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/varroa-easycheck/ Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fvn5US Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/41Km7RB Bee Veil Amazon - https://amzn.to/49JkJRb Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/v01108-hat-veil-pullover-combo Hive Tool Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4iDtiRw Luke's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/deluxe-hive-tool?_pos=4&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r Luke's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hive-tools/multifunctional-hive-tool/ Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4goPIof Steve's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/j-hook-hive-tool?_pos=1&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r Steve's Choice Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00856-j-hook-hive-tool Steve's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/hive-tools/10-1-2-frame-lifter-and-scraper-hive-tool/ Queen Rearing Kit Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearing-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOoomfcINdTDn3cWnU_BC596ITxtNr9-dChLdGbJrihOxZ0w-I5Bq Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DtwXS4 Hillco - Dadant - Grafting Tool Master Grafting Tool (US version) Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00654-master-grafting-tool Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/queen-rearing/master-queen-grafting-tool/ Simple Grafting Tool Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/simple-grafting-tool?_pos=1&_sid=47f71bcda&_ss=r Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01941-plastic-grafting-tool Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/chinese-grafting-tool/ Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fudBcw German Grafting Tool Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P4s6sU Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01942-stainless-grafting-tool-each Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/metal-german-grafting-tool/ JZ BZ Kit Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VKonEH Candle Mold Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/search-results/?search_query=candle%20mold Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BzDCcJ Lip Balm Kits Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZP2HIy Luke's 50 Kit Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZIY0A1 Pyrex Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3VNYfJ6 Double Boiler - https://amzn.to/4frHWbF Bee Suit Hillco Vented Suit (need baseball hat) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r Hillco Vented Suit (round veil) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket-round-veil?_pos=2&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r Dadant Vented Suit - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/economy-vent-jacket Amazon Mann Lake - https://amzn.to/3P4ypwv Car Year End Detail Favorite Local Detailer - https://pioneerautocenteranddetailing.com/ Smoker Fuel Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=d09a6b2ab&_ss=r Amazon - https://amzn.to/4foetPT Smoker Fuel Bucket Screw On Lid Smoker Fuel Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f1bf81259&_ss=r Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/1/2-lb-smoker-fuel/ Amazon - https://amzn.to/41HCePO Screw On Bucket Lids - https://amzn.to/4gJKdjB Propant Torch Kit Menards - https://www.menards.com/main/tools/torches-soldering-tools/mag-torch-reg-self-light-propane-torch-kit/mt525/p-1571380065594-c-8533.htm?exp=false Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Utility-Torch-Kit-with-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-and-Adjustable-Flame-WK2301/202539561 Bee Cozy - Help keep your hive warm this winter season. Helps keep the hive temperature consistent. 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Episode 19 - Winter Sets In, Drones 101, and Holiday Markets
Welcome to Episode 19 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. Around the Yard: Final OA Treatment: One last OA treatment for the year! Winter Prep: Buttoning up for winter In the News: Beekeeping 101: Drones and how they help the hive! Upcoming Beekeeping Courses: Find your local club and get signed up for your annual beekeeping beginner course. Upcoming Holiday Markets: Keep an eye out for your local beekeeper as they brave the cold in the holiday markets. Tune in to Episode 19 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions. Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/ Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5 North American Honeybee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/ Christmas In the Village Peoria, IL: https://christmasinthevillagepeoria.com/ Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/
"Beekeeping Buddies" is your go-to podcast for all things buzzing in the world of beekeeping! Join Steve and Luke, two seasoned hobbyist beekeepers with over a decade of experience each, as they take you on a journey through the captivating realm of beekeeping.
Tune in as they share firsthand accounts of the latest buzz in their personal bee yards parked in picturesque Peoria, IL. From Midwest seasonal hive updates to intriguing anecdotes, Steve and Luke provide invaluable insights garnered from years of tending to their buzzing colonies.
Stay informed with their segment on the latest buzzworthy news in the beekeeping community. Whether it's breakthroughs in bee research or tips on sustainable beekeeping practices, they've got you covered with the latest buzz.
Have burning questions about beekeeping? Fear not! Dial into their "Honeybee Hotline" segment, where Steve and Luke lend their expertise to answer listener-submitted queries. Whether you're a novice beekeeper or a seasoned pro, their wealth of knowledge and friendly banter make for an enlightening and entertaining listen.
So grab your beekeeping gear and buddy up with Steve and Luke as they explore the sweet world of beekeeping on "Beekeeping Buddies"!
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