Episodes

  • Non-Treatment Sanity Check

    Non-Treatment Sanity Check
    Sep 24 2025
    Steve Donohoe gives a quick review of the beekeeping season, then plunges into the topic of non-treatment beekeeping, that is , not treating colonies for varroa mite infestation. He tries to understand why so many beekeepers are following this trend, and sounds a warning. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    41 mins
  • Open Mating Queens

    Open Mating Queens
    Jul 17 2025
    Whether you are raising queen honey bees or just dealing with colonies that have swarmed or superceded, the success of the mating of the new queen is a matter of some importance. Steve Donohoe talks about what can go wrong, and some strategies for increasing your success. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    53 mins
  • Walrus Wobbles (beekeeping blunders)

    Walrus Wobbles (beekeeping blunders)
    Jun 18 2025
    Some of the many things that can and do go wrong when beekeeping, and what to do about them Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    14 mins
  • Beekeeping: Myth Busting

    Beekeeping: Myth Busting
    May 29 2025
    Steve Donohoe discusses the beekeeping season so far, as well as some beekeeping myths, and ideas on intensive versus extensive farming methods. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    37 mins
  • Beekeeping Twilight Zone

    Beekeeping Twilight Zone
    May 18 2025
    Some strange and unexpected things can happen in beekeeping - here are some of them Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    12 mins
  • Swarming Hurts Your Honey Crop

    Swarming Hurts Your Honey Crop
    May 4 2025
    A little about how much honey you might lose if your bees swarm, and some ways to prevent swarming or reduce the honey lost. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    11 mins
  • The Best Queen Cells

    The Best Queen Cells
    Apr 21 2025
    Steve Donohoe walks through his method for making the best queen cells he has ever seen. It's the same method as used by Brother Adam, back in the day, and by Mike Palmer, and others. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    15 mins
  • Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton

    Varroa: Why Treat? by Kirsty Stainton
    Apr 13 2025
    A balanced and detailed look at the science surrounding the issue of non-treatment of honey bees, including a comparison between the two main approaches: selective breeding and using survivor stock. Bluesky Threads Instagram YouTube Facebook
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    23 mins