Beekeeping Buzz

This episode looks at drone bees, their appearance, and roles in the hive. If you want to learn more about this type of bee, check out the full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/what-is-a-drone-bee/

Have you ever wondered what beeswax is and how it's made? This quick podcast episode answers this question. You can learn more about beeswax in this article: https://beeprofessor.com/what-is-beeswax/. 

Have you ever wondered how much honey bees make? In this quick episode, we provide all the facts on the production levels of a honey bee.

Check out our in-depth article on his topic here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-much-honey-does-a-bee-produce/

Francois Huber played a huge role in advancing our knowledge of honey bees. He also invented a revolutionary hive that was much less invasive.

This episode looks at Huber's achievements and why they were so important.

To learn more about Francois Huber and his contributions, visit: https://beeprofessor.com/francois-huber/. in this article, we also summarize his book New Observations on Bees.

Lorenzo Langstroth played a significant role in advancing beekeeping across the world. In this episode, we look at the life of Rev. Langstroth and his achievements.

To learn more, check out our full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/who-was-lorenzo-langstroth/.

Are you tossing up whether to buy a beekeeping suit or jacket? In this quick, no-nonsense podcast, we look at the pros and cons of each option.

If you want to learn more about this topic, check out our in-depth article here: https://beeprofessor.com/beekeeping-suit-vs-jacket/

Have you ever wondered what bees use their antenna for? Keep listening to discover why this part of their anatomy is amazing.

Read the full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/what-do-a-bees-antennae-do/

New beekeepers often become frustrated at the lack of honey their hive produces.

So what gives? Why aren't they cooperating?

In this episode we discuss some common reasons why bees aren't producing lots of honey. You'll also discover some handy ways to kick-start honey production.

Check out our full guide here: https://beeprofessor.com/why-is-there-no-honey-in-my-hive/

Are your bees hungry? If you're in a nectar dearth or food is in short supply, we've got you covered. This podcast episode looks at how to feed bees so that they survive until food sources return.

Want to learn more? Check out the full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-to-feed-bees/

Bees never seem to stop working. It makes you wonder how much honey they produce in a lifetime? This podcast episode reveals some interesting facts and figures about the production rates of bees.

Get more details and facts about how much honey bee produce here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-much-honey-does-a-bee-produce/

Honey bee mating takes place in special zones known as drone congregation areas. In this podcast, we look at how they work.

To discover more, read our full guide here: https://beeprofessor.com/what-is-a-drone-congregation-area/

Are you looking for some bee garden inspiration? This podcast episode reveals some of the top varieties of sunflowers for bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators.

Get more recommendations for sunflowers here:
https://beeprofessor.com/best-sunflowers-for-honey-bees/

Bees swarms can provide a useful source of free bees for your hive, but finding them isn't always easy.

Rather than wait for one to show up, beekeepers should try to entice swarms to setup camp on their property. Use one of these five bee attractants to lure scout bees into your hive or trap.

Get more details here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-to-attract-a-bee-swarm-to-a-hive/

Measuring water content in honey is good practice. It lets beekeepers know when it's time to harvest. This episode provides a quick guide to using honey refractometers the right way.

You can get a more in-depth guide to using a refractometer here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-to-use-a-honey-refractometer/

To quickly spot the queen during inspections, you may find it helpful to mark her. Next time you visit the colony, she''ll stand out. But what's the best way to get this done?

In this episode, we'll walk through the quick and easy steps to mark a queen bee.

Get the full guide to marking a queen bee here: https://beeprofessor.com/how-to-mark-a-queen-bee/

Do you want to get precise readings from your honey refractometer? This episode runs through some simple tips that'll help beekeepers get accurate results when measuring the water content in honey.

For more in-depth honey refractometer tips, check out our article here:  https://beeprofessor.com/tips-for-using-a-honey-refractometer/

If you're new to beekeeping you may be unsure where to place your first hive. This podcast episode looks at where to place a hive so that the colony has a good chance of thriving.

Check out the full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/where-to-place-a-beehive/