Beekeeping Buddies
"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"!
Episodes
Welcome to Episode 27 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Swarms: Luke and Steve continue to pick up swarms!
- Splits: It's that time of year to make your splits. Luke and Steve discuss how we do that.
- Moving Bees to Clover...
Welcome to Episode 26 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Nuc Pickup and Dispersion Adventure: Luke and Steve pick up some nucs!
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Welcome to Episode 25 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Spring Weather: Cold weather keeping you out of your hives?
Welcome to Episode 24 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Spring Treatment: OA treatment in our hives.
- Canadian Beekeeper Blog Breakdown: Mite count theory that holds some water.
- To Feed or Not to Feed: What we are we feeding and how?
- Bees are Working: Are the girls able to get out and about?
- Do We Reverse Hives: Steve and Luke talk about ...
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:...
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 ...
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.
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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.
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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.
- Upc...
Welcome to Episode 18 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!
- Suit Cleaning: Have an older suit? How do you clean it?
In the News:
- Beekeeping 101: Queen and how she works and what she does!
- Nucs vs Packages: What Steve and Luke think about bees vs packages. We also cover our ne...
Welcome to Episode 17 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Reading for Winter: Feeding hives, making fondant and candy boards for winter,
- How to Make Candy Board Video: https://youtu.be/3UI0BGBJs8M?si=eMji3lGv4ezXNaXy
In the News:
- Beekeeping 101: Workers and what they do in the hive.
- AFB Vaccine: AFB and how that is passed on to...
Welcome to Episode 16 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Dry October: A dry hot October, still
In the News:
- DMZ Honey: NY Times article on a beekeeper in Korea
Droning On:
- Deep Dive Into Midwest Cutouts: Luke and Steve talk about what tools, time, and knowledge you need before attempting a cutout.
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Welcome to Episode 15 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Dry October: A dry hot October. What do we do, anything we should not be doing?
- Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do right now?
- Upcoming Cutouts: Looks like Luke and Steve will have some upcoming cutouts... wi...
Welcome to Episode 14 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- More Unusual Weather: A dry hot September. What do we do, anything we should not be doing?
- Fall Honey Stock: How do our hives look for winter? How are our flow hives doing? Is there anything we can do right now?
- To Insulate or Not to Insulate: Steve and Luke share what we do, and w...
Welcome to Episode 13 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Winter Feeding: Are we still feeding? Should you be?
- Winterizing: What do we do and why do we do it? What does the fat body actually do? How do we set up our hives?
- Hive Beetles... in Illinios?: Luke is seeeing a strange uptick in hive beetles. What is he doing for it?
- Taking Fall H...
Welcome to Episode 12 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Winter Feeding: When should feeding for your bees start? How much should the hive weigh?
- Alaska Beekeeping: What was Luke's trip like? How do the bees work during the summer? Do they survive winter?
In the News:
- Talking to Non-Beeks: Talking to non-beeks... is it a great ...
Welcome to Episode 11 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Fancy Quees: Luke picked up some fancy queens from a local breeder. Come listen to what we have.
- Honey Tasting: A honey tasting was held in attemps to make apitourism more common. Listen to what we tried, our thoughts on what to taste and how to best run one.
- Queen Rearing: Two cut...
Welcome to Episode 10 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Harvesting Honey: We’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting honey in Central Illinois, including timing and techniques to ensure a successful yield, and how much we've gotten so far.
- Beekeeping Tours: Sharing our recent experiences and insights from our beekeeping tours.
- Queen...
Welcome to Episode 9 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.
Around the Yard:
- Harvesting Honey: We’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting honey in Central Illinois, including timing and techniques to ensure a successful yield, and how much we've gotten so far.
- Flow Hives: An exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of using Flow Hives in our regio...
Join us in this episode of beekeeping buddies where we talk about the challenges of moving hives, our flow hive experience, what we do when we find EFB, Queen Grafting, upcoming events and more with Steve and Luke as we talk about beekeeping in the midwest!
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