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BC - Conundrum Down Under

BC - Conundrum Down Under

FromThe Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast


BC - Conundrum Down Under

FromThe Hive Jive - Beekeeping Podcast

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today's Beekeeper Chat, John and Nathalie continue their discussion about the unfolding situation in Australia with the introduction of the Varroa Mite.  This time the pair take a look at a recent article (link below) that implies the mites could be used as a biological weapon against feral honey bee colonies since the bees themselves could be considered an invasive species.  What would the repercussions be for such an action?  Tune in now to hear our beekeeper's opinions on the matter...
(Original Air Date: July 6th, 2022)
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

What happens when you take a professional Fishing Guide, pair him with a Master Beekeeper, and throw in some Texas Red Headed Mutt Honeybees? Well, we are about to find out! Ken Milam, host of The Great Outdoors & Sunday Sportsman radio shows, and professional fishing guide, has decided that he thinks he’d like to start keeping bees. Problem is, he has absolutely no idea where to start. Enter John Swan, owner of Wicked Bee, and a Texas Master Beekeeper. Together they are going to embark on a beekeeping journey as Ken learns all there is to know about honeybees and the art of beekeeping. Tune in to the podcast and join them on their journey, and see what all trouble they manage to get themselves into along the way. New episodes are released every Monday!