24 - Spring is Around the Corner, Spring Treatment Theory, Feed or Not to Feed, Queen Grafting Class, Wax Prices

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 if we do reversals?

In the News:

• Grafting Queens: We review an meeting we went about grafting queens.
• Queen Grafting Course: Luke and Steve will be running a queen building course.
• Feral Bees: How did the US bees do this winter? The news is not great.

Honeybee Hotline:

• Selling Wax: What do you sell wax for?
• When Can I Graft: Luke and Steve discuss when to graft.

Droning On:

• Nuc Delivery
• Clover Nectar Grab

Tune in to Episode 24 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.

 

Randy Oliver Mite Calculator Calendar: https://scientificbeekeeping.com/randys-varroa-model/

Canadian Beekeeper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqtT4YA7zs

How RRA Makes Fondant: https://youtu.be/CAiOF3onmBQ

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/