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Send us a text If you're a beginner beekeeper preparing your hive for winter, this episode is for you! In this summary podcast, we walk through a 10-point checklist that covers everything from insulating your hive to protecting it from pests, ensuring your bees stay safe and warm during the cold months. Perfect for new beekeepers, this episode gives you ideas on how to help your co

Send us a text Ever wondered how worker and drone bees differ? We pulled together a quick comparison guide looking at their appearance and roles in the hive. Check out the full article here: https://beeprofessor.com/drone-vs-worker-bee/. Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Check out our Youtube channel. Join the discussi

Send us a text This episode reveals some of the vital worker bee roles in the hive. We unravel the complex distribution of labor, starting with the young bees' initial tasks of cell cleaning to the critical roles of nurse bees who tend to their brood. Learn about dedicated queen attendants, the wax masons' architectural feats, and the airflow controllers and water carriers who regu

Send us a text 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/ Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Check out our Youtube channel. Join the discussion on our Facebook

Send us a text 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/. Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Check out our Youtube channel. Join the discussion on our Facebook pag

Send us a text 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/ Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Check out our Youtube c

Send us a text 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

Send us a text 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/. Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Chec

Send us a text 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/ Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor web

Send us a text 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/ Support the show Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping at the Bee Professor website. Check out our Youtube channel. Join the discussion on our Facebo