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Making a Gallon of Mead: Micro Mead Making With Michael Jordan - KM160 May 13, 2020

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

We interview Michael Jordan who is a Beekeeper, Educator and Mead Maker from Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. In this episode we discuss how and why Micro Mead Making is the greatest way to start Making Mead.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Follow what Michael is doing on his FaceBook Page HERE
52 Meads in Year Videos
Michael Jordan #1 AMMA CBD/THC Mead Award winning Medical Mead Movie
American Mead Makers Association

What is in the Show

What is Micro Mead Making 00:04:41
What is the advantages of Micro Mead Making? 00:06:32
Little John's Braggot 00:07:57
How much Honey do you need to make a batch of Mead 00:08:50
Is Mead expensive to make? 00:09:49
The cannabis mead Michael Made 00:11:44
Mead as Medicine throughout History 00:12:32
A Meadery joins the fight against COVID-19 00:14:59
Why was Michael Been Banned? 00:15:46
Get the whole Family Involved 00:16:44
Banana Mead 00:17:25
The four major components of Mead 00:18:32
Why you need to document what you did 00:21:45
Award Winning Meads are not always good drinkable Meads 00:22:45
How long do you age a mead? 00:24:33
Is it legal to make mead? 00:26:11
Don't drink anrgry 00:28:54
Friar Michael can Marry you 00:29:15
History of Mead 00:31:27
What is Honeymoon Mead? 00:34:08
Michaels Dream is to own his own Meadery 00:35:40
Why making cannabis mead might get you banned 00:38:29
The Fat Bee Man Facebook Group 00:41:55
You only have to find one 00:44:19
Our Key Takeaways 00:46:27
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:13

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Q&A - Getting Ready for Winter - KM159 May 06, 2020

Wow, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this Live Q&A show we answer questions about Api Life Var and New Queens, where to put a box and Losing a Queen.

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Q and A - Don't Blow my Buzz - KM158 Apr 22, 2020

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this show we answer questions about Controlling Varroa Mites, People Allergic to Bees and How to find the Queen in a hive.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

The Bienen podcast with the Thomas Seeley talk

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What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE

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Banned in the EU But Still Sold in NZ - KM157 Apr 01, 2020

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. Something to listen to while in covid-19 lockdown.

This week we ask why the EU is banning pesticides and What are some great plants that help bumble bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Scotland, England, Australia and United States

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:18
Roving Reporters 00:07:51
- Dunblane - Scotland 00:08:24
- Hampshire, England 00:11:23
- Long Island - United States 00:14:48
- Victor Harbor - South Australia 00:18:21
This Week in Beebooks 00:22:44
Beekeeping News 00:24:13
Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide 00:24:27
Bumble Bees - Favorite Flowers Identified to Aid Bee Restoration 00:30:14
Update from us 00:34:13
Feedback from You 00:35:25
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:25

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Detroit Bee City - KM156 Feb 19, 2020

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about Bees in Detroit and why Almond Milk is not good for bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England and Canada.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's happening with us 00:01:08
What's Happening with our Bees – We talk to Margaret 00:02:32
Roving Reporters 00:12:02
– Victoria – Australia 00:12:16
– Central Auckland – New Zealand 00:15:32
– Dunblane – Scotland 00:18:53
– Sheffield – UK 00:22:04
– Ontario – Canada 00:25:45
Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:32:05
This Week in Beebooks 00:32:49
Creating a buzz in Detroit's vacant lots 00:34:54
Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You Thought 00:37:27
Feedback from You - The Summer Survey 00:45:02
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:51:02

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Is Honey Good for Kids - KM155 Dec 23, 2019

Merry Christmas, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we ask Is there any Health Benefits for Children to eat Honey and and it's not all about the Honey in Wales. We also have roving reporters checking in from the United States and New Zealand.

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Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13
Roving Reporters 00:08:58
- Long Island - United States 00:09:15
- Colorado - United States 00:11:14
- Oxford - New Zealand 00:15:39
Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:18:51
Have you Tried Out Hive Tracks? 00:19:11
Bees: It's not all about honey for Wales - 180 varieties 00:27:08
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:32:56
Some more Beekeeping tips from Margaret 00:34:56
The Summer Survey - Have your Say 00:35:26
Christmas Thanks 00:35:49
Tips for people going on Summer Holidays 00:36:13

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Rivalry Over Manuka Honey - KM154 Dec 10, 2019

What!!!, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about the rivalry over manuka honey between NZ and OZ and a man in California is saving bees by building them hives. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada and Scotland.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Summer Survey 2019

We want to make this show the best we can for you, with useful info that helps you keep your bees.

We would really appreciate your help to let us know if what we are doing is hitting the target? is it what you want to hear, is it useful?

We would be so grateful if you can take 2 minutes to fill out our Listener Survey at:- http://kiwi.bz/survey

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13
Roving Reporters 00:14:02
- Ontario- Canada 00:14:15
- Dunblane - Scotland 00:19:56
Big News from us 00:24:02
Summer Survey 2019 00:24:58
Beekeeping News 00:26:50
Stakes raised in Australia-New Zealand rivalry over manuka honey as study finds ours is the best 00:27:01
Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives 00:34:47
Feedback from You 00:39:29
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:43:28

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Fighting The Threat Of Extinction - KM153 Nov 19, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about Riverside bees in Yorkshire and how regenerative farming is helping the Bees and the soil in Canada. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, Canada, England, Scotland and the United States.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees 00:01:07
Roving Reporters 00:07:48
- Victoria - Australia 00:08:04
- Hampshire - United Kingdom 00:10:37
- Dunblane - Scotland 00:14:21
- Long Island - United States 00:18:07
- Ontario - Canada 00:20:52
Beekeeping News 00:26:05
The Yorkshire riverside bee farm fighting the threat of species extinction 00:26:15
Bee population recovering due to regenerative farming, producers say 00:29:31
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:34:14
End of the Show 00:37:21

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The Honeybee Corridor - KM152 Oct 30, 2019

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about a Honeybee Corridor and can American Foulbrood be cured. We also have roving reporters checking in from New Zealand and the United States of America.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees? We talk to Margaret 00:01:10
Roving Reporters 00:05:29
- Colorado 00:05:53
- Pt Chev 00:08:25
Beekeeping News 00:13:44
America's Largest 'Honeybee Corridor' Unveiled in North Carolina 00:13:54
Eliminating American Foulbrood using Endolysins 00:16:10
Hi from Vienna - Lothar writes 00:20:50
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:23:30
Margaret is stressed 00:24:56

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Q and A - Do you have to keep bees warm over winter - KM151 Oct 16, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this show we answer questions about Keeping Bee Warm, Mites, Robbing Bees and pesky wasps.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem?

What is in the Show

Keeping Bees Warm Over Winter 00:01:22
Mites! Mites! Mites! 00:05:08
Dealing with Robbing Bees 00:13:40
When Wasps Become a problem 00:16:53
Self Deprecating Beekeeper 00:18:44
My Bees have Absconded 00:20:31
Is there a good Beekeepers Calendar for kiwi's? 00:24:06
Who helped bring the show to you? 00:27:04

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Gutting News from up North - KM150 Oct 09, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about hive vandals up North and another reason why Glyphosate isn't great for your bees. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia and England. And Hollywood came to kiwimana HQ.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:42
Roving Reporters 00:15:02
- Victoria Australia 00:15:09
- Sheffield, England 00:19:16
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:22:57
Beekeeping News 00:23:32
Northland Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed 00:23:43
Roundup 'Guts' Bee Colonies, Threatens Human Health, Scientists Say 00:29:55
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:44
New Supporters and two Hollywood Movie Stars Visited 00:40:24

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Q and A - Wax Moths and Swarm Prevention - KM149 Oct 02, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this show we answer questions about Climate Change, Wax moths and Preventing Swarms and finding that elusive Queen.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

How to split a beehive
Hilary's new book:- QueenSpotting: Meet the Remarkable Queen Bee and Discover the Drama at the Heart of the Hive

Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem?

What is in the Show

Climate Change - 00:02:08
Wax moths - 00:05:22
Swarm prevention - 00:08:20
Finding the Queen - 00:12:25
End of Show Ramble - 00:17:58
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:18:33

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You betcha Troubling Times in South Dakota - KM148 Sep 25, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk learn about an Iranian startup creating Smart Beehives and why are bees dying in South Dakota.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret - 00:01:26
Roving Reporters - 00:07:55
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:08:35
Beekeeping News - 00:09:23
As bees die off, South Dakota beekeepers face industry's 'darkest days' - 00:09:33
Iranian startup designs smart beehive - 00:17:48
If you are coming in Winter? - 00:22:15
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:23:56
Sad News - 00:26:05

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Q and A - Setting up a Hive - KM147 Sep 11, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this show we answer questions about Setting up a Hive, Preparing for Winter and dealing with Nasty Bees.

Links / Resources mentioned this weekHow to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand

Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem?

What is in the Show

Setting up a Hive - 00:02:14
Four hour drive - 00:06:33
Preparing for Winter - 00:09:44
Getting Hands on Experience - 00:13:39
Response About on Handling Nasty Bees - 00:15:57
Girls don't want me around - 00:19:03
End of the Show - 00:22:37

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Bee Aware it's almost Spring - KM146 Aug 31, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

It's Bee Month in New Zealand, in this episode we talk about Mass Bee Deaths in Russia and is Live and let die the way to save the bees?, The Apriast in Scotland doesn't think so.

We also have roving reporters checking in from Poland, England, Canada and the United States of America.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

September is Bee Aware Month 00:01:23
What has Margaret been doing in the apiary? 00:08:02
Roving Reporters 00:13:14
- Krobia, Poland 00:13:38
- Indiana, USA 00:16:25
- Ontario, Canada 00:19:07
- Hampshire, England 00:21:41
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:24:57
Beekeeping News 00:25:32
Bee flu reaches Russia, heralds major global food crisis 00:26:11
Leave and let die 00:31:50
Feedback from You 00:42:54
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:45:08
Shout out to our New Supporters 00:45:46

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From Chills to Thrills - KM145 Aug 14, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about Manuka honey fraud and a 'catastrophic' French honey harvest. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, England and Canada.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? - 00:01:49 Roving Reporters - 00:12:58 - Melbourne Australia - 00:13:25 - Sheffield / Britmana / England - 00:15:25 New swarm listing service - 00:17:49 - Victor Harbor in South Australia - 00:18:38 - British Columbia in Canada - 00:20:38 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:22:27 Beekeeping News - 00:23:06 Manuka honey fraud: Evergreen Life Ltd handed $260,000 fine for adding synthetics to its product - 00:23:25 Bad weather causing 'catastrophic' French honey harvest - 00:30:45 Feedback from You - 00:33:19 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:36:56

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Disappointment All Round – KM144 Jun 12, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about disappointment, Northland beekeepers and ApiNZ. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada, England, and United States of America.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:42
Roving Reporters 00:07:47
- North Carolina 00:08:05
- Ontario 00:10:53
- British Columbia 00:15:23
- North Hampshire 00:19:17
- Hampshire 00:24:20
- Texas 00:29:31
- New South Wales 00:30:28
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:31:19
Beekeeping News 00:31:58
Devastated Northland manuka honey producers seek chemical markers definition review from MPI 00:32:09
ApiNZ disappointed by beekeepers? votes on levy in New Zealand 00:38:36
Apiculture Conference 2019 00:44:09
Feedback from You 00:45:27
End of the Show 00:48:13
Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:21
What to help keep the Buzz going? 00:50:23

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Q and A - Finding Bees and stopping wasps - KM143 May 29, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this show we answer questions about finding Bees, stopping wasps and Winter Preparations.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Swarm Trapping bees with a Mobile Swarm Trap – Michael Jordan https://kiwimana.co.nz/swarm-trapping-bees-with-a-mobile-swarm-trap-km104/

Bee Swarm Collectors https://kiwimana.co.nz/bee-swarm-collectors/

Swarm Commander https://swarmcommander.com/

How to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-prepare-a-beehive-for-winter-in-new-zealand/

Vespex - Wasp Control https://www.merchento.com/vespex.html

Hill Laboratories https://www.hill-laboratories.com/testing/honey-testing/

Analytica https://www.analytica.co.nz/

What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? https://kiwimana.co.nz/whats-your-number-one-beekeeping-problem/

What is in the Show

Finding Bees - How Find Bees For Free - 00:01:04
Getting Ready for Winter - 00:03:41
Wasps - How to stop them killing your bees - 00:06:48
Aggressive bees - What do I do? - 00:12:04
Tutin in Kawerau - 00:15:33
Government Madness in Florida - 00:16:46
End of the Show - 00:19:40

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Beekeeping in the Hawkes Bay with Beekeeper John Berry - KM142 May 22, 2019

Yipee, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

John Berry is a third generation beekeeper and has worked in the family Business "Arataki Honey" before starting his own business “Berry Bees” with his brother Peter. He now produces comb-honey for the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

John's website is Here:- http://www.berrybees.co.nz/

2011 - Beekeepers fire up over outbreak https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11041524

2015 - An interview with John’s Father “Ian Berry” https://knowledgebank.org.nz/audio/ian-berry-interview/

2016 - John Berry: Buzz off, you beekeeping bandits https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503459&objectid=11658445

2019 - Beekeepers say there's not enough food for all hives as more and more are created https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/beekeepers-say-theres-not-enough-food-all-hives-more-and-created

2019 - Corporate interests stinging local beekeepers https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/larry-williams-drive/audio/john-berry-corporate-interests-stinging-local-beekeepers/

Arataki Honey website is HERE:- http://www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz/

What is in the Show

What do you love about beekeeping? 00:02:00
What happened to the clover this year? 00:02:59
How did John get started in Beekeeping? 00:03:28
How did Arataki Honey get started 00:03:45
What would John tell his younger self 00:06:06
Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share? 00:10:31
What can we do about AFB in New Zealand 00:12:19
The Honey levy proposed by Apiculture New Zealand 00:16:29
What does John think about the overstocking of hives in the Hawkes Bay? 00:18:12
What's the biggest issue facing beekeeping In the Hawkes Bay? 00:20:05
John work with VSH Queens 00:22:13
John is a Comb Honey Specialist producer 00:23:10
What does John use to Control Mites 00:24:46
John's mites showed signs of resistance to Bayvarol Strips 00:25:00
John is going to try Oxalic acid 00:27:30
Treated Bees produce more Honey 00:29:29
What's the biggest mistake you see a lot of new beekeepers making? 00:30:21
Is monitoring varroa mites a good idea? 00:31:15
Has Varroa benefited New Zealand Beekeeping? 00:34:30
Will Feral Bees return to New Zealand? 00:35:34
Why do bees turn nasty 00:37:59
Our Bees are designed to have a winter 00:41:00
Does the Hawkes Bay have a lot of wasps? 00:42:11
What are John?s plans for the coming season? 00:43:56
Is overstocking because of Manuka? 00:45:49
The pollination of clover is being threatened 00:46:40
The price of manuka sites is getting stupid 00:50:12
The Manuka Crop was zero this year in the HB 00:51:07
What does John think of the new Manuka Standard 00:54:20

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Oh Dear…Burglar covered in Bee Stings - KM141 May 08, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about bees fighting burglars and a massive wasp nest has been located near Hamurana. We also have roving reporters checking in from the USA,England and New Zealand.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Top Free Beekeeping Podcast List https://kiwimana.co.nz/top-free-beekeeping-podcasts/

Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/07/burglar-covered-stings-landing-hive-filled-80000-bees-8852440/

All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest near Hamurana lifestyle block https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12209685

What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:44
Top Beekeeping Podcasts 00:02:08
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:04:57
Month coming up expectations 00:24:07
Handy Hint - Assessment Inspection 00:28:35
Roving Reporters 00:31:34
- Hampshire, England 00:32:05
- Christchurch, New Zealand 00:37:13
- Indiana, USA 00:44:36
- Oregon, USA 00:47:27
Beekeeping News 00:50:43
Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees 00:50:58
'All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest 00:53:29
End of the Show 00:57:09

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Thousands of Bees Killed in Lyttelton - KM140 Apr 10, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about the suspected pesticide killing of bees in Lyttelton and the largest bee ever has been rediscovered in Indonesia. We also have a roving reporter checking in from Canada.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:57
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:10
Roving Reporters 00:19:33
- Toronto Canada 00:19:51
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:23:55
Beekeeping News 00:24:39
Thousands of bees mysteriously dying in Christchurch 00:24:50
World's largest bee not seen for 38 years rediscovered 00:47:14
Feedback from You 00:52:07
End of the Show 00:52:46

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Chicken Coops and Bee Hives for the Future - KM139 Mar 27, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This week we learn about a new project involving sustainable schools and we learn how to requeen a hot hive in ten easy steps. We also have Roving Reports from Poland and the United States of America.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:55
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:13
Roving Reporters 00:16:22
- North Carolina 00:16:41
- Krobia, Poland 00:19:25
Beekeeping News 00:23:56
Chicken coops, beehives, medicinal plants future for sustainable schools 00:24:11
Re-queening a 'Hot' Hive in 10 Steps 00:26:56
Feedback from You 00:32:20

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Manuka Honey Goes to Court - KM138 Mar 13, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we talk about why the Ministry of Primary industries is taking a honey producer to court and the European Union may be changing its stance on Bee-killing pesticides. Kiwimana roving reporters checking in from Australia, United States of America and the United Kingdom.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:01:02
Mudslide in Los Angeles 00:02:07
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:06:19
Roving Reporters 00:17:49
- Sheffield / Britmana / England 00:18:11
- Victor Harbor - South Australia 00:21:09
- Smithville, Texas 00:24:40
- Huntington, Indiana in USA 00:25:34
Beekeeping News 00:31:54
Manuka honey producer charged in landmark case 00:32:04
European governments pave way for bee-killing pesticides 00:36:58
End of the Show 00:41:14

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Manuka Honey Explosion - KM137 Feb 27, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode, we discuss why there are too many bees in the Hawkes Bay and why are small beekeepers in New Zealand are having trouble selling honey.

We also have roving reports from Canada, Switzerland and the United States of America.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you 00:01:34
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:02:51
Roving Reporters 00:09:31
- Indiana, USA 00:09:43
- Switzerland 00:11:45
- Toronto, Canada 00:13:35
Beekeeping News 00:17:46
Just plain stupid': Manuka honey explosion leaving Hawke's Bay bees 'starving' 00:18:01
Honey glut as warehouses fill with unwanted product 00:25:20
Your Feedback 00:34:10
End of the Show 00:34:35

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The Miracle of Mixing Foundation - KM136 Feb 06, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This episode we talk about Mixing Foundations and how a Dunedin couple are thinking outside the hive to help the bees. Also what are we are doing with our bees at kiwimana and Roving Reporters from North Carolina, Portland and Australia.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:51
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:28
Roving Reporters 00:11:06
- North Carolina 00:11:35
- Victoria Australia 00:13:05
- Portland Oregon 00:16:03
Beekeeping News 00:18:34
Mixing Foundation and Foundationless Frames 00:18:46
Thinking outside the hive 00:21:49
Feedback from You 00:24:18
End of the Show 00:25:31

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Is Honey Good for Your Diabetes - KM135 Jan 30, 2019

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This week we are discussing if Honey and Diabetes are a good combo and some naughty Bees make an uninvited visit to the Henderson Police Station.

We also have Roving Reporters reporting in from North Carolina, Poland, Texas and Indiana.

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What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:51
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:57
Roving Reporters 00:09:57
RR - North Carolina 00:10:07
RR - Indiana 00:12:21
RR - Poland 00:17:55
Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:23:14
Beekeeping News 00:24:03
Raw Honey for Diabetes? 00:24:13
Police car infiltrated by a 20,000-strong bee swarm in West Auckland 00:28:57
Your Feedback 00:30:35

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Understanding The Beehive Jive - KM134 Jan 16, 2019

Yippee we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoy producing these shows for you.

In this episode we head to South London, England and talk to the hosts of the Beehive Jive podcast, Paul and Tracey.

We Learn why the UK Beekeeping association system is helping create the next generation of Beekeepers, and why it's a fantastic support system for new beekeepers.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

The Beehive Jive blog is HERE
Find them on Apple Podcasts HERE
Follow them on Twitter HERE
Join the Croydon Beekeepers' Association HERE
The National Honey Show Talks are on YouTube HERE
Dave Goulsons book about Bumble Bees “A Sting in the Tail” can be found HERE
Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley can be bought HERE
The Sustainable Apiary by Mike Palmer Video is HERE
The Bee Colony as a Honey Factory by Tom Seeley Video is HERE
Our interview with Roger Patterson can be found HERE
Tracey Does Bee Safari Experiences, learn more HERE
Oxalic acid, the varroa mite and me article is HERE

What is in the Show

Why Paul doesn't bother with Honey Competitions 00:04:12
The National Honey Show in the UK 00:04:35
Beelining with Tom Seeley 00:05:17
Bumble Bees in the UK 00:06:06
Neonicotinoids in England 00:07:51
What got Tracey and Paul Started in Beekeeping 00:10:26
The Beekeeping Associations network is amazing 00:11:25
Tracey runs a Basic Beekeeping Course 00:12:32
The before the Internet Beekeeper 00:14:28
Why people love the Beehive Jive 00:16:01
What transformed the way Paul Keeps Bees 00:16:39
Traceys Angry Bees 00:18:20
Tracey Does Bee Safari Experiences 00:21:38
The second season is when Beekeeping Starts 00:23:05
Tracey has a Bee Gym 00:25:39
How does Paul Treat his Bees? 00:26:40
Did the recent Heatwave effect bees in the UK 00:32:44
Why are Beekeepers Obessed by the weather 00:35:07
Tracey's Queen Buriel process 00:36:18
What does Paul's Handbag have on it 00:42:41
Did Tracey keep bees in Australia? 00:42:49
Whats the greatest challenge facing beekeepers? 00:44:17
Is foul brood still treated in the UK? 00:45:22

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The Way We Used to Bee - New Zealands First Beekeeping Podcast - KM133 Jan 09, 2019

Happy New Year, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this podcast we share "The Way We Used to Bee", which is New Zealand's first ever beekeeping podcast that released eight episodes back in 2006.

Nick Wallingford talks about the history of New Zealand beekeeping and some of characters involved.

Nick kindly let us re-release these shows and I think you will learn some interesting things about the history of New Zealand beekeeping.

What is in the Show

TWWUTB - 01 : Introductions 00:02:06
TWWUTB - 02 : Peter Pegram 00:08:09
TWWUTB - 03: Allan Bates, packing machine, honey creamer 00:13:03
TWWUTB - 04: Trevor Palmer-Jones 00:17:24
TWWUTB - 05: Famous Beekeeper families 00:23:43
TWWUTB - 06: Jack Fraser and Kevin Ecroyd 00:31:31
TWWUTB - 07: Jack Glenn 00:37:14
TWWUTB - 08: Percy Hillary Beekeeper 00:41:36

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Kiwimana Christmas Wishes - KM132 Jan 02, 2019

Yay we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

Happy New Year!!! In show we discuss Beekeeping tips, what an Egyptian beekeeper is up too and Seven plants that bring in the honey bees.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Please fill in our listener Survey here:- http://kiwi.bz/survey
Egyptian beekeeper therapist uses venom to heal his patients?
7 pretty plants that bring in bees and good bugs

What is in the Show

Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:26
Shout out to Cameron Miskin 00:01:25
What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:03:03
Christmas Time Thanks 00:10:15
New Year New format - Bee part of the change 00:11:49
Beekeeping News 00:12:51
Egyptian beekeeper therapist uses venom to heal his patients? 00:13:11
7 pretty plants that bring in bees and good bugs 00:18:36
Funky 00:25:00

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Things You Need To Know About Mad Honey *Bonus Buzz* - KM131B Dec 26, 2018

Thanks to Barbara Weber, Carolyn Sloane, Christopher Brown, daniel bokros, Gilbert Ko, Greg Parr, Gudny Hunter, Irene Townshend, John Paff, Justin Bumpstead, Karen Shields, Lisa Morrissey, Malcolm T Sanford, Dan McGivern , Michelle Lassche, Nathan Organ.

Thanks for continued support of what we do at kiwimana, we couldn't do this work without your help.

We have just released a new Bonus Buzz beekeeping show just for you.

As a Christmas Present we are also going to released this Bonus show to Everyone for Christmas!!!

This week we are talking about Jars of Honey selling for $1800 and why Mad Honey isn't a great Christmas Present.

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Christmas Time in the Bee Yard - KM131 Dec 12, 2018

Merry Christmas, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

In this episode we are talking about Beekeeping in Belfast, A famous Beekeeping Author has passed and What kind of Sugar is good for bees.

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What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:37
New Zealand Beekeepers - toot toot 00:17:09
Shout out to Gudny 00:20:11
Global Roving Reporters 00:23:19
- Portland Oregon, USA 00:23:34
- Ontario, Canada 00:26:13
- Sheffield in the UK 00:28:23
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:32:46
Blog Recap 00:39:12
What products have been used in our work? 00:43:36
Beekeeping News 00:45:22
Belfast's Hydebank a hive of activity as behind-bars beekeeping creates a buzz 00:45:36
Sue Hubbell, Who Wrote of Bees and Self-Reliance, Dies at 83 00:48:31
What kind of sugar should I feed my bees? 00:51:19
A flower map to help NZ beekeepers 00:56:00
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 01:00:17
Feedback from you guys!!! 01:05:59

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Is Roundup Safe Around Bees? - KM130 Nov 14, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show just for you.

In this episode Gary and Margaret are talking, this week Does Roundup really harm Bees? Trapped Beetle tells it's story, Bee Swarms take over cars in Auckland and a new Roving Reporters from the Pacific Northwest.

We also answer Louis DeMarco's question about controlling unwanted pests in a Bee Colony.

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What is in the Show

What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:12
kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:08:46
- North Carolina 00:09:23
- Switzerland 00:10:34
- Smithville, Texas 00:13:40
- Portland, Oregon 00:15:32
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:19:20
- New Zealand 00:19:23
- Australia 00:20:07
- UK 00:20:29
- USA 00:21:06
Blog Recap 00:21:38
What products have we have been using in our work? 00:23:31
Beekeeping News 00:25:17
Monsanto's Global Weedkiller Harms Honeybees, Research Finds 00:25:54
A Hull shopping centre has 200,000 bees in it 00:35:12
Swarm of 30,000 bees takes over the side of a car in central Auckland 00:38:46
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:41:34
Feedback from you guys!!! 00:44:10
The Bonus Show 00:46:17

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Is Beekeeping the antidote for the 21st century, We talk to Nigel Costley- KM129 Nov 07, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

Nigel Costley is a Beekeeper, Tutor and freelance journalist from Nelson in New Zealand. Nigel has been keeping bees for over forty years. He is unofficially known as Nelson's Top Bee bore :)

Resources mentioned in the show

You will find the BeeSotted podcast HERE
Nigel's teaches beekeeping at Taratahi in Nelson, find more details HERE
Nigel's first Beekeeping Teacher was Andrew Mathesons, His book is Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – 5th Edition. Get a copy HERE
Tom Seeleys Study :- Life-history traits of wild honey bee colonies living in forests around Ithaca, NY, USA
Ron Hoskins work on VSH Bees, find out more HERE
Beekeeper investigated after discovery of 22 dead hives in Auckland, read the story HERE
Shock at teen's death from sting, read the story HERE
Our interview with Frank Lindsay from Wellington can be played HERE
Vespex Wasp Poison
The Nelson Beekeepers club is HERE

What is in the Show

How did Nigel become Nelsons Bee Bore 00:02:58
What do you love about about bees? 00:04:21
How did you first get started as a beekeeper? 00:05:40
Is Andrew Matheson a Diplomat Now? 00:06:45
Nigels Beekeeping course at Taratahi 00:07:51
Do you think New Zealand will ever be AFB Free? 00:09:23
Do you think we will see a varroa Resistant bee in New Zealand 00:10:22
Nigel has been inspired by Ron Hoskins 00:12:06
Nelson doesn't have manuka madness yet 00:19:19
Does Nigel Think unlicensed Hives are a problem 00:20:16
22 unregistered dead hives found in Auckland 00:21:32
People don't know what AFB Looks like 00:22:48
Gadgets in Beekeeping - A good thing? 00:22:52
Nigel was involved when varroa first arrived in the South Island 00:26:35
How did Varroa mites arrive in Auckland 00:31:04
Where are kiwimana's Hives located? 00:31:55
When is S2 of Nigels Podcast coming out? 00:33:10
Nick Wallingford podcast from 2006 00:34:06
Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share with our listeners? 00:35:05
Ways to help prevent Anaphylactic shock in Children 00:40:59
All people that report swarms are allergic to bees stings 00:42:44
What's the biggest issue facing beekeeping In Nelson? 00:44:34
How do you get in touch with Nigel? 00:47:20

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Bee Buzz Build Up - KM128 Oct 17, 2018

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This is Episode One Hundred and twenty eight of our beekeeping show.

We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honey bees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand.

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we are talking about Maybe that new treatment isn't the best for your bees, Bees, Bright colours, the buzzwords in Gardening and Welsh bees invade Manchester streets.

Chris our roving reporter checks them out for us....

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What is in the Show

What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:04:36
kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:11:54
> Canada 00:12:59
> North Carolina 00:15:28
> Sheffield 00:17:28
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:21:09
Top Content by your Vote Last Month 00:22:59
What products have been used in our work? 00:25:21
Beekeeping News 00:32:11
The Welsh company behind the giant bees around Manchester 00:33:17
Bees, Bright Colours, the buzzwords in gardening 00:37:03
Sound Advice - Go With What We Know 00:40:32
Make Your Own Solar Beeswax Melter For Under $10 00:50:43
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:53:46
Feedback from you guys!!! 00:56:44
The Bonus Show 00:58:28
How to Subscribe to the Show 00:59:26

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Springtime for Down Under Beekeepers - KM127 Sep 12, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed creating it for you.

In this episode we are talking about Coles dropping Imported Honey, What is invading the Norfolk Summer and what is the Flight Range of a Honey Bee.

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What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:05
kiwimana Global Roving Reporters 00:07:07
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:21:40
Blog Recap 00:23:20
Beekeeping News 00:25:14
Norfolk wasp invasion: Heatwave sees number of wasps soar 00:26:17
Coles drops imported honey brand Allowrie from their shelves 00:29:09
Anything but the 9-5: The beekeepers with an allergy to bees 00:31:43
Sphere of influence - The Flight Range of the HoneyBee 00:36:02
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:38:16
Feedback from you guys!!! 00:45:07
Whats in the bonus Show? 00:45:40

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Lots to Bee Getting on With! - KM126 Aug 08, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This episode we talk about Fascinating Honey Bee Facts and being too close may cause hive losses?

Links / Resources mentioned this week

700k bees killed in arson attack by rival beekeeper https://news.sky.com/story/beekeeper-rivalry-arson-attack-kills-700000-bees-11347117

Too big, too close bee yards risk hive losses https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/103261859/too-big-too-close-bee-yards-risk-hive-losses

Kicked out of a farmers market https://badbeekeepingblog.com/2018/05/07/kicked-out-of-a-farmers-market/

20 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts https://carolinahoneybees.com/honey-bee-facts/

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

What's been happening at kiwimana? - 00:01:41
Preparing a Submission to the new AFB Proposal - 00:05:10
kiwimana Roving Reporters - 00:09:14
What should you be doing with your bees? - 00:13:45
Blog Recap - 00:20:38
Beekeeping News - 00:22:43
Beekeeper rivalry' arson attack kills 700,000 bees - 00:23:47
Too big, too close bee yards risk hive losses - 00:27:04
Kicked out of a farmers market! - 00:31:42
20 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts - 00:35:56
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? - 00:38:08
Feedback from you guys!!! - 00:43:07

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Beekeeping in the Hills of Wellington - We talk to Jim Hepburn - KM125 Jul 25, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new show, it's an interview with a successful urban beekeeper from Wellington in New Zealand.

This week we talk to Jim Hepburn who keeps bees in the hills of Wellington with his partner Jill (Unfortunately who couldn't join us today). We learn how Jim and Jill deal with the Wellington winds and how they manage to keep bees while being busy people.

Jim and Jill are good friends who we met when we used do geocaching many years ago.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is Geocaching? https://www.geocaching.com/guide/

The Wellington Beekeeper club:- http://www.beehive.org.nz

Wasp Killer that Jim used last Season is Vespex https://www.merchento.com/vespex.html

Our interview with Frank Lindsay is here:-https://kiwimana.co.nz/beekeeping-in-wellington-with-frank-lindsay-km086/

Tansy Plant (Tanacetum vulgare) to inhibit Wax Moth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tansy

Jim and Jill got their honey tested at:-https://www.analytica.co.nz/tests/honey-testing

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

What do you love about Beekeeping? - 00:03:04 How long ago did you get started in Beekeeping? - 00:03:23 How did Jim and Jill Meet they mentors - 00:05:00 Keeping Bees on the side of a hill - 00:07:31 Has your previous Farming Experience helped you keep bees? - 00:09:40 How was your season last year? - 00:12:36 What is the benefit of keeping Records - 00:13:23 Native Termites Arrive every year - 00:14:45 What does Jim and Jill Butterfly nets for? - 00:15:47 How did Jim manage wasps last season - 00:16:24 What other Benefits does Record Keeping give Jim and JIll? - 00:18:17 Does Jim have any trouble with the Wellington Winds? - 00:20:12 Did Jim get his Honey Tested for Pollen this season - 00:23:30 Was Jim's honey Tested for Tutin this Year? - 00:24:38 What is the name of Beekeeping Club Jim goes too? - 00:26:01 What's the biggest Jim sees new Beekeepers Making? - 00:27:40 What is the time commitment in keeping two hives? - 00:29:21 Do you think keeping bees has changed you guys? - 00:31:01 What are Jim's Plan for Next Season? - 00:33:58 How does Jim Winter Down his Hives - 00:35:45 Any Tips on storing Gear over winter? - 00:37:01 Key Learnings of the Show - 00:40:41

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Beekeeping Banter Round Up - KM124 May 23, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

This will be the last show for a while as we are going on our winter break to hibernate and start building for Spring 2018.

In this episode Gary and Margaret from kiwimana talk about Another Victory for Manuka, Beekeepers on Breadline in New Zealand and Bloody Australia Day 'ratbags'.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

What is in the Show

What's been happening at kiwimana? - 00:04:20
The EU is banning outdoor use of pesticides - 00:14:14
Monsanto loses right to patent seeds - 00:14:46
What should you be doing with your bees? - 00:15:45
Do you want to bee a local Roving reporter - 00:25:10
Blog Recap -Top Content by your Vote Last Month - 00:26:52
Another Victory in Case for Manuka's NZ Origin - 00:31:32
East Coast company cutting out the bees to make the most of manuka plantation - 00:33:46
Beehive Boom Putting Apiarists on Breadline - 00:40:05
Around 120,000 bees were destroyed when two hives were set alight - 00:45:52
Whats your Biggest Beekeeping Problem? - 00:49:55
Feedback from you Guys - 00:54:44
Do you want to show your support? - 00:54:52
Emails - 00:56:57
Reviews from Apple Podcasts - 00:57:59
Whats in the Bonus Show? - 01:00:31
Whats on the next Show? - 01:01:29

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The Day the Show Was Hijacked - KM123 May 02, 2018

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.

A listener "Yappy Beeman" took over the show and interviewed Gary and Margaret from kiwimana. Thanks Yappy you did a great job.

Links / Resources mentioned this week

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

How did Gary and Margaret you get Started in Beekeeping 00:04:41
What were some of the obstacles they had to overcome 00:08:49
Are there things that make it harder to keep bees in New Zealand 00:11:05
What season is it in New Zealand 00:14:12
What drove kiwimana to expand? 00:16:29
What inspired the kiwimana Blog? 00:16:51
What plant Produces the most Honey in New Zealand 00:22:22
How do beekeepers manage the Long New Zealand Season? 00:24:02
Wow 00:27:49
What is Beekeeping Australia Like? 00:28:18
Bats Are Falling From The Sky in Australia 00:29:15
How to keep cool while Beekeeping 00:30:51
Can you confuse Goldenrod confused with Marijuana? 00:31:46
Is Beekeeping on the Rise in New Zealand? 00:33:25
Is the increase a Good thing for the Bees 00:34:49
Do Beekeepers Make Millions from Swarms? 00:43:29
If we could start again, would we still keeps Bees? 00:45:25
Llama Attacked by bees 00:47:47
What happened to Yappys Kiwimana Hat 00:51:01

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We all Rise Together - We talk to Les Crowder - KM122 Apr 04, 2018

Les Crowder is a Beekeeper originally from New Mexico, he has devoted his adult life to the study and care of honeybees. He is dedicated to finding organic and natural solutions for problems commonly treated with chemicals. He enjoys keeping bees in Top Bar Beehives is also the co-author of the book "Top-Bar Beekeeping: Organic Practices for Honeybee Health"

Here is what you will discover

For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section.

What has Les Been Working on 00:02:52
You Grew up in New Mexico / Now in Austin 00:03:08
Is Austin a great place to Live? 00:03:21
Do you have africanized bees in Austin? 00:03:49
Tell us about the We all Rise Together Project 00:04:30
Do you think Man will ever realise we are all connected? 00:10:18
What Gives Les Hope for the world 00:12:08
75% of the world?s Honey Contains Neonicotinoids 00:15:01
Seed Collectors being Sued by Monsanto 00:22:25
Les got involved in writing Legislation in New Mexico 00:24:33
You can rely on your Government to change the environment 00:27:26
Can you Grow Bananas in Austin? 00:30:42
How do Les's Bees get on in Austin? 00:31:32
Bee Audacious Beekeeping by Tom Seeley 00:32:59
Why Les only Keeps Top Bar Bee Hives Now 00:34:24
Mud, Blood and Beer in our Eyes 00:36:12
People before Profit and Corporate Charters 00:40:51
A Universal Income for all 00:44:06
Does any society today resemble a Bee Colony? 00:46:42
Does Les know of any area that don't treat for Mites and still have bees? 00:49:54

Resources mentioned in the show

The Full Show Notes are :-

http://kiwi.bz/les

Vanquish the Varroa - KM121 Mar 14, 2018

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we talk about

Bumper Honey season in New Zealand
Lithium? Is this another option?
Prisoners find the Buzz

Thanks for listening to our show....Gary and Margaret

Here is what is the Show

What's been happening at kiwimana? 00:02:48
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:09:45
Blog Recap 00:12:34
What products have been used in our work? 00:13:27
Good Honey Crop Expected in New Zealand after Dismal 2017 00:19:35
Have you lithium-chlorided your bees yet? 00:22:05
Prison beekeeping course helps inmates turn lives around 00:30:56
Jarrah and marri honey: A liquid goldrush of medical benefits 00:38:53
Otago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in Alexandra 00:44:00
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:46:45
What's in the Bonus Show 00:52:19
The Next Show - Les Crowder 00:53:42

The Full Notes are will be here:-

http://kiwi.bz/121

I’m the Yappy BeeMan - Removing Bees in Alabama - KM120 Feb 28, 2018

Travis Ulbrich is a Beekeeper and Fireman from Alabama, he is a well known Bee Rescuer that is often seen on his Yappy Beeman YouTube Channel. He is also one of founding Bee Hooligans on the Bee Smart podcast.

We talk about Yappy Philosophy to removing and keeping Honey Bees in Alabama. This show is full of some amazing Beekeeping and Bee removal tips.

Here is what you will discover

What does Yappy think of Treatment Free Beekeeping 00:02:40
Message from Estonia about Yappy's Videos 00:04:26
The Origin of Beesifrus (The Original Beekeeper!) 00:06:41
How did you get started in beekeeping 00:10:43
There are easier ways to get your bees than a cutout 00:15:14
What did Yappy Learn about Swarms at Bud gathering 00:18:11
Has Yappy Heard of those Audio Swarm Detectors ? 00:20:48
Are any other members of Yappy's family involved in Beekeeping? 00:22:54
Does Yappy ever wear a veil? 00:24:37
Have africanized bees reached Alabama yet? 00:26:46
When cutting a wall around bees, does the vibration annoy them? 00:33:25
Does Yappy have any funny Beekeeping experiences 00:35:04
If Yappy could travel back in time, what would he tell himself? 00:41:55
Does Yappy Reframe Honey Frames from Cutouts 00:45:33
How do you tell when a honey flow is on 00:50:08
Why is it so important to develop your own Beekeeping Management Program 00:52:20
Why Beekeepers need a second job to support it 00:59:12
Why a package of bees is probably not a good place to start Treatment Free Beekeeping 00:59:56
How can you get in touch with Yappy? 01:06:53

Full Show Notes are:-

http://kiwi.bz/yappy

Beekeeping Bonanza 2018 - KM119 Feb 14, 2018

Hi Guys,

Thanks for listening to the show, here is our latest podcast.

Sorry for the delay, but life got in the way, you will hear more in the show.

Happy New Year "Beekeeping Bonanza 2018". This is Episode One Hundred and Nineteen of our beekeeping show.

We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honey bees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand.

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode we talk about

Rescuers fight through swarms
7 Queen Bee Facts that will amaze you
How to protect your hives from Yellow Jacket Wasps
What's looking good ??

Thanks and we will talk soon.

Gary and Margaret

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

What's been happening at kiwimana 00:02:07
What should you be doing with your bees? 00:08:59
Blog Recap 00:12:27
What products have been used in our work? 00:13:32
Beekeeping News 00:16:18
Rescuers fight through swarm of bees after truck carrying hives crashes 00:17:07
7 Queen Bee Facts: That Will Amaze You 00:20:06
Macquarie Island gives scientists a view of ecosystem without bees 00:21:32
Bees can be left or right handed 00:23:36
Ooh honey, looks like a good season 00:26:46
How to Keep Bees Calm 00:28:35
What's your Number One Beekeeping Problem? 00:32:32
FeedBack from You 00:40:33

The Full Show Notes will be Here http://kiwi.bz/119

Summer Awesomeness in New Zealand Beekeeping - KM118 Dec 13, 2017

Ho Ho Ho, The Joy of Christmas is on its way. This is Episode One Hundred and Eighteen of our beekeeping show.

We are Gary and Margaret, we love Honeybees, we are kiwimana and we are Beekeepers who live in the Waitakere Ranges, on the Wild West coast of Auckland, in New Zealand.

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode, we talk about

The Auckland Beekeepers Club 70th Birthday
The Manuka Wars Continues New Tool in the Battle Against a Bee-Killing Bacteria
Thanks and we will talk soon.

Thanks....Gary and Margaret

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

What's been happening at kiwimana? - Gary 02:31
Auckland Beekeepers Club 70th Birthday Event 06:38
What's been happening at kiwimana - Margaret 17:28
What should you be doing with your bees? 24:00
Blog Recap 27:07
What products have been used in our work? 28:10
Pleasant Point beekeeper warns of the risks of 'gold rush' mentality 30:03
The Trans-Tasman war over manuka honey now has extra players 34:51
Australian Growers Working Have Cloned The Strongest Medical Manuka Honey 41:51
A Potential New Tool in the Battle Against a Bee-Killing Bacteria 44:58
Why are Hives Damp in the Winter? 48:19
'Alarming' amounts of nerve agent pesticides in world's honey, tests show 50:57
Questions from you 53:40
Customer Review Reward goes to 54:45
Feedback from you guys 55:39
What's in the Bonus Show? 56:14
The Next Show - Yappy Beeman 56:40

The Full Show Notes will be Here http://kiwi.bz/118

Beekeeping in South Carolina with Beekeeper Charlotte - KM117 Nov 22, 2017

Charlotte Anderson is the first Female Master Beekeeper from South Carolina, she is also a Blogger and a Teacher. In 2012 she was named Beekeeper of the year in South Carolina. We talk about how she keeps bees successfully in the hot climate of South Carolina.

Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!)

For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section.

How to avoid getting stung 02:18
What is Charlotte 's three-strike policy 03:00
Why is keeping Beekeeping records so important 03:38
What help beekeepers become better beekeepers 04:40
What is Beekeepers Biggest Problem 05:22
Everybody doesn't need to be a Beekeeper 06:35
This, not GrandPa's Beekeeping 07:23
Does Charlotte have issues with Small Hive Beetles 07:43
Wax Moths are not much fun 09:09
What inspired Charlotte to start beekeeping? 09:22
Are Bees Adapting to Varroa Mites in the South East? 13:43
How does Charlotte treat her Bees with Oxalic Acid 16:44
What's the biggest issue facing beekeepers in South Carolina 17:24
Flowers don't always mean lots of nectar 18:25
Sugar is never as good the Bees own Honey 20:23
Does Charlotte encourage other people to pursue the Master Beekeeper program 20:44
Charlotte tells us about her new online Beekeeping course 24:15
Are Pesticides an issue in South Carolina? 28:55
Varroa Mites and Weak Queen are an issue, find out why? 29:43
Does Open feeding increases the risk of American Foulbrood? 36:08
Front Feeders are quite a good way to get your hive robbed out 38:02
A suit with Ice Packs in it! 39:22
Getting stung in the eye can make you blind 41:28
Pulling down your pants isn't always the best way to go 43:57
What is Charlotte's funniest Beekeeping story 45:30
What the plan for the next Beekeeping Season? 51:50
How to follow Charlotte's work 55:49
End of the Show 57:34

Resources mentioned in the show

Charlotte’s Webpage is:- www.carolinahoneybees.com

Charlotte’s E-Book

Be A Beekeeper-Online Beekeeping Classes

For you, Social Media Beekeepers Follow Charlotte Here:-

Pinterest
FaceBook
Charlottes Amazing Facebook Group:-

Carolina Honeybees Help For Beginner Beekeepers

Instagram

Full Show Notes are here:- http://kiwimana.co.nz/beekeeping-in-south-carolina-with-beekeeper-charlotte-km117

Manuka is a Maori Word (so there) - KM116 Nov 01, 2017

kiwimana is a place where the beekeeping community can share a conversation and connect and in this episode, we talk about Who Owns the Name Manuka Honey?, Monsanto targets bee-killing varroa and Do 1 In 10 Australian Pollination Hives Have AFB?

I hope you enjoy this show full of information and Tangents about most things.

Here is what was covered:-

What's been happening at kiwimana? 02:02
Feedback from Last Show 20:52
So Who Owns the Name Manuka Honey 23:48
Why are my bees crawling in front of the hive? 35:06
Delete the protein from your comb honey 36:35
Monsanto targets bee-killing varroa mites through RNA interference 39:40
Detective dogs sniff out 'brown snot' bee disease 45:24
1 in 10 Australian Pollination Hives Have AFB 47:28
Questions from you - Top Bar Nucs 50:21
Customer Review Reward goes to... 51:46
Feedback from you guys 53:23
The Bonus Show 55:17
Shows coming up 56:00

You will find the full show notes here:- http://kiwi.bz/116

Practical Beekeeping With Roger Patterson - KM115 Oct 18, 2017

Roger Patterson has been beekeeping since 1963, he is from West Sussex in the United Kingdom. He is also the author of the book "Beekeeping - A Practical Guide". He is a practical beekeeper, concentrating on the basics and keeping things simple. He is also the current president of the Wisborough Green Division of the West Sussex Beekeepers Association.

Here is what is in the show:-

Are they any differences in how people keep bees in England 02:51
How Roger got started in beekeeping 06:39
Does Roger still keep WBC Hives? 08:41
Do Bees really care about Hive Types? 09:44
A concrete Top Bar Hive 11:25
How does Roger feel about knowing the most famous dog in Beekeeping 13:52
Can Nell Detect AFB in hives 15:35
Are any of Rogers Family involved in Beekeeping? 17:28
How have Rogers students since the 1970's 19:22
Was everyone was a natural Beekeeper? 22:28
Beekeepers in England did use chemicals before Varroa Mites 22:38
Do EFB and AFB Look Similar??? 24:19
Is it hard to maintain Dave Cushmans Website? 27:08
How does Roger the Punch Cell Queen Rearing Method 28:07
What is the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association 32:17
Is the British Black Bee used in the Breeding Programs 35:31
What's the best Bee for your local Area? 37:11
Importing Bees isn't the best idea 38:05
Bees are being imported from Hawaii to Canada 39:29
What would Roger Tell a Young Roger About Beekeeping 40:27
What are common mistakes new Beekeepers are making? 41:40
Why Observation is so important in Beekeeping 43:54
Observation helped Roger find 'Chronic bee paralysis virus' 44:28
What is the best Beekeeping Book? 46:35
A Mistake a lot of Beekeeping Teachers Make 47:57
What is Rogers Plans for Next Season? 51:24
How do you get in touch with Roger? 52:54

Resources mentioned in the show

Full Show Notes can be found here:- http://kiwi.bz/roger

Stinking Success - KM114 Oct 04, 2017

This week we are talking about new weed killer causes a stink, criminal elements, and New Zealand beekeeper found not guilty. This is Episode One hundred and Fourteen of our beekeeping podcast.

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times) What's Happening at kiwimana - 01:16 Blog Recap - 11:57 Incredibly stupid things a beekeeper can do - 15:39 Is this the new Langstroth hive? Made out of concrete!! - 18:13 Taranaki beekeeper creates technology to trace honey to hive - 23:37 Organic weed killer proves pungent success - 25:28 Bees die in the cold after vandals open and kick hives - 30:18 New Zealand beekeeper found not guilty of smuggling cocaine hidden in suitcase - 34:35 Questions from you - 36:57 Random Review - 41:02 The Bonus Show - 44:08 The Next Show - Practical Beekeeping With Roger Patterson - 44:29

The Full Show Notes are Here:- http://kiwimana.co.nz/stinking-success-km114

Bad Beekeeping with Ron Miksha - KM113 Sep 20, 2017

Ron Miksha is a Writer and Beekeeper from Calgary in Canada. Ron has been involved in Beekeeping for many years as a Commercial Beekeeping and educator. He is the author of the Bad Beekeeping book and blog.

Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!)

For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section.

How Ron got started in Beekeeping 02:56
Ron Goes to University 07:36
How Ron Produced Comb Honey 08:40
Why did Ron Change Careers 12:13
Did the Honey Prices Increase? 13:52
What Excites Ron About Beekeeping 15:08
You can't control the weather 20:27
Calgary is known as cowtown 22:31
The Bad Beekeeping Blog is 21 years old 24:30
What are Blogs about? 26:01
Neonicotinoids causing no issues in Alberta! 26:16
What types of Crops are Grown in Alberta? 28:18
Bee Die off in Ontario 30:14
Why did the Ontario Die off Happen? 32:14
Are Honey Bees harmful to Native Bees 34:03
Native Bees added to Endangered List in Hawaii 36:10
Where does get his ideas for his blog Posts 38:41
Books that influenced Ron 40:50
A Heavy Metal Band was Named after Ron? 45:23
If Ron was a time Traveller - What would he tell his younger self 46:45
Ron Miksha and Neil Bertram Course 49:00
The most common questions Ron's Students Ask is? 51:01
What are Ron's plans for next season 52:47

Resources mentioned in the show

Ron’s Famous Bad Beekeeping Blog can be found HERE
Follow Ron on Twitter HERE
Ron’s Book “Bad Beekeeping” can be found HERE
Fifty Years Among the Bees - by Dr. C. C. Miller - Get it from Phil’s Website BioBees.com HERE. Or buy a hard copy HERE
The Joys of Beekeeping by Richard Taylor, can be bought from HERE
Ron’s Wikipedia Page is HERE
Miksha the Heavy Metal Band
Ron’s Beekeeping Business Course - Making Money from Honey

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Bee Breeding Season Starts in NZed- KM112 Sep 06, 2017

We talk about Springing into Bee Season 2017, Evolving Bees, a great herb has been discovered and Are you Getting Enough? This is Episode One Hundred and Twelve of our beekeeping podcast here in lil ol’ New Zealand.

Here is what is in the show (Now with Times)

Fight Procrastination Day 02:53
What's Happening at kiwimana 04:06
Blog Recap 19:37
Beekeeping News 23:07
Bees Are Starting To Evolve To Survive Destructive Varroa Mite, Researcher Says 23:27
He thought his beehive was helping the environment, then someone complained 32:18
This common herb will keep bee pollinators buzzing in your garden 37:11
Honey, Are You Giving It Away? 41:26
Hive beetle found for the 1st time in New Brunswick beehives 45:27
Questions from you 49:50
Random Review 55:21
Feedback from you guys 57:14
The Next Show 58:38

The Full Show Notes can found here:- http://kiwi.bz/112

The Greatest Beekeeper in Sheffield - We talk to Chris Brown - KM111 Aug 16, 2017

Chris was born in kiwi Nirvania land but now lives in Sheffield, England "officially Europe's greenest city" with his lovely wife Laura. Chris has been beekeeping for three years at Britmana HQ.

We met Chris and Laura when they came to New Zealand for the Honeymoon. Their Son Jasper was born January 2017, Chris only makes him now work in the apiary in the weekends.

Here is what you will discover (Now with Times!!!)

For your reference we now include times for the conversation points, Some podcast players allow you to click on the times to jump to that section.

How Long Has Chris Been Beekeeping 03:51
Does Laura Get involved with the Bees 07:24
What is an allotment 09:06
How did it feel to win the best Honey Award in Sheffield 13:37
Does Chris produce Heather Honey 15:44
What does heather Honey taste like 22:02
What Excites Chris about Beekeeping 25:52
What was Chris’s first Book about Beekeeping 29:42
Did a Bee Club Help Chris? 31:13
What do you think is the biggest issue facing bees in Sheffield 36:39
How can we encourage Younger Beekeepers 37:38
Chris Plans for the coming Season 40:49
When is Chris moving to New Zealand 42:53
What’s the Best way to get in touch with Chris 44:01
How Long is the bee Season in Sheffield 46:40

Resources mentioned in the show

Follow Chris on Instagram HERE
Follow Chris on Twitter HERE

Full Show Notes are HERE

The Hibernation is Over - KM110 Aug 02, 2017

This week we are back from Hibernation! We missed you!

This episode we are talking about Common Beekeeping Mistakes and can you really eat Crystallised Honey? New ideas on a common question. This is Episode One Hundred and Ten of our beekeeping podcast.

Here is what we discussed *Now with Times*

Top three Blog Posts Last Month 08:23
5 Common Beekeeping Mistakes Keeping Backyard Bees 10:06
Crystallised Honey - Is it OK to eat? 15:02
Beehive thief shown mercy and gets community work 18:59
Have These Kids Found a Way to Kill Varroa? 21:48
Best Homemade Protein Patty Recipe for Honey Bees 25:18
The Life Cycle of a Baby Bee 30:56
Questions from you 34:12
Random Review - Who won this week?35:36
Feedback from you guys 37:09
News About the Bonus Show 38:48
Whats on the next Show? 39:39

The Full Show Notes for this show are HERE

It’s Winter Time - Season Ending Show - KM109 May 24, 2017

This week we are talking about New Rules, Counterfeit, when Beeing copied is not necessarily the Best form of Flattery, the Sum of Sugar and Honey, and Northland Numbers Stack up for Whanau. This is Episode One Hundred and Nine of our beekeeping podcast.

Stories discussed this month were:-

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Beekeeping for Dummies we talk to Author Howland Blackiston - KM108 May 17, 2017

This week we are talking to Howland Blackiston from Connecticut in the USA. This is Episode One Hundred and Eight of our beekeeping podcast.

Howland Blackiston has been keeping bees since 1984. He's written many articles on beekeeping and appeared on dozens of television and radio programs. He is also the author of Beekeeping for Dummies series of books.

Resources Mentioned in the Show

You can find Howland on Twitter HERE
The Beekeeping for Dummies web site is HERE
The Beekeeping for Dummies Videos are HERE

The Full Show Notes are HERE

Thanks so much for downloading our show, if you would love to support our efforts please visit our Patreon Page HERE

Boundary Beekeeping Battles - KM107 May 03, 2017

Hi,

Thanks for downloading our podcast!!!

Here is the latest podcast from the Team at kiwimana.

This week we are talking about Proposed Manuka Rules and a new mite threat to look out for ( as if we haven't got enough to lookout for !! ). This is Episode One Hundred and Seven of our beekeeping podcast.

This week we discuss these stories:-

We hope you enjoy the show and thanks for subscribing to our show.

Gary and Margaret kiwimana Buzz Beekeeping Podcast

Why should you keep Beekeeping Records with James Wilkes from Hive Tracks - KM106 Apr 19, 2017

This week we are talking to James Wilkes from North Carolina all about Bees and Hive Tracks. We discuss why keeping records of your inspections is a vital skill. This is Episode One Hundred and six of our beekeeping podcast.

Resources mentioned in the show

Hilary’s - Girl Next Door Honey article on how she uses HiveTracks HERE
The Hive Track Twitter Feed
Hive Tracks Facebook Page is HERE
Hive Tracks Youtube Channel is located HERE
James Family Farm can be found HERE

Full Show Notes are HERE

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Battling for Honey Gold - KM105 Apr 05, 2017

This week we are talking about Winter Storage, Mites may not be the issue and Beekeeping in Prisons. This is Episode One Hundred and Five of our beekeeping podcast.

These are the stories we talked about this time:-

Full Show notes can be located HERE

Swarm Trapping bees with a Mobile Swarm Trap - Michael Jordan - KM104 Mar 15, 2017

This week we are talking to Michael Jordan from Wyoming. We talk about Bee swarms and how to catch them. Michael also explains how to build his Mobile Swarm Trap. This is Episode One hundred and four of our beekeeping podcast.

Resources mentioned in the show

Follow Michael on FaceBook HERE
Longmire (TV series)

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Slow go on the Honey Flow - KM103 Mar 01, 2017

This week we are talking about Huge Wasp Nests and a Terrible Honey season Downunder. This is Episode One Hundred and three of our beekeeping podcast.

Thank you for listening to our show, we know life is busy for you so appreciate you have taken the time to join us today.

Here are some of the Beekeeping Stories we talked about this time:-

The Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Saving the Bees in Australia with Simon Mulvany - KM102 Feb 15, 2017

This week we are talking to Simon Mulvany from Save the Bees in Australia. This is Episode One Hundred and two of our beekeeping podcast.

Resources mentioned in the show

Comvita signs deal with Capilano
Great article from Kangaroo Court of Australia about the Simons Case HERE
Do your beekeepers use antibiotics? Find out HERE
Simon's Local Honey Map
Simon's Save The Bees Facebook page is HERE
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Honey Article:- Australian honey could be making us sick

The Full Show Notes can bee found HERE

HappY 2017 from us to you - KM101 Feb 01, 2017

This week we are talking about more thieving mongrels, Getting Ripped-Off in the UK, alienation of New Zealanders?, "is my backyard big enough" and what's goin' on across the ditch? This is Episode One Hundred and One of our beekeeping podcast.

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Rocking and Rollin at the Speed of 100 - KM100 Dec 07, 2016

Hi Guys,

This week we are talking about the Speed of 100, 20,000 Shakes, Zika Virus Murder and Provocative Ponderings.

As part of celebrating this 100th Episode - we're excited that you guys took time to record and share some helpful messages - we'll play these through the show.

Here are the stories’ we covered:-

Enjoy...and Thank You

Gary and Margaret

Beekeeping 357 with Joe Lewis - KM099 Nov 23, 2016

This week we are talking to Joe Lewis from Maryland in the big Ol' US of A. Joe discuss his Beekeeping 357 method of Sustainable Beekeeping through Nucleus Colonies.

Full Show Notes are HERE

Apiary Awesomeness in Splitsville - KM098 Nov 11, 2016

This week we are talking about Splitsville, Magical Skincare Face Wash, Miss Beehaven in Paihia and Poison Ivy Honey? This is Episode Ninety Eight of our beekeeping podcast.

This months links:-

Thanks to Gavin Webber from LittleGreenCheese.com

Promo - The Mead Maker Podcast

Beekeeping News Discussed this week:-

Full Show notes can be found HERE

Collecting Bee Swarms we talk to Swarm Patrol's Andrew Guzowski - KM097 Oct 19, 2016

On this show we talk about Swarms and Swarm Patrol with Andrew Guzowski who is a beekeeper from Sydney in Australia, he is the brains behind the Swarm Patrol website and has been keeping bees for thirty years.

Here is what you will discover

How Andrew got started in beekeeper?
What motivated Andrew to create Swarm Patrol?
A funny Swarm experience that explains why you should always wear a veil.
How to prepare for your first Swarm Collection.
Why Swarm Patrol is free for all Beekeepers.

Resources mentioned in the show

Become a SwarmPatroller HERE
Swarm Patrol Facebook Page is HERE
Follow the Swarm Patrol on Twitter HERE

Full show notes with cookies can be found HERE

Plant Them and they will come - KM096 Oct 05, 2016

This week we are talking about Go the Indians, killer backyard beekeepers, drunken fencing incident stings couple (and who said kiwis have an accent!) and the riddle of Manuka honey. This is Episode Ninety Six of our beekeeping podcast.

We talked this month about:-

Thanks guys for listening to the kiwimana buzz

The full Show Notes can be found HERE

Gary and Margaret kiwimana

Bee a Varroa Vigilantee with a Vengence – KM095 Sep 07, 2016

In this show we are talking about Threat action, Cowboys, Pesticide Positive action in Vancouver, thieving mongrels and the long arm of the law.

Here are the links to the stories we talked about:-

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Winter Worries...Survival mode for Spring - KM094 Aug 03, 2016

This week we are talking about the New Bee Season 2016 for us kiwi’s, history being made, Cranky Bees, Dreamy Bees, Hot Stuff and Invasion of the Great Aphid. This is Episode Ninety Four of our beekeeping podcast.

Here are stories we discussed this time:-

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Life Styling with Ease...Getting Ready for Spring 2016 - KM093 Jul 18, 2016

This podcast is a helpful and handy chat about preparing for Bee Season 2016. What you need to do to prepare for Spring.

Full Show Notes can bee found HERE

Beekeeping Like A Girl with Hilary Kearney - KM092 Jun 12, 2016

Hilary Kearney is from "Girl Next Door Honey", She does live Bee Removals and sells local honey in the San Diego, California part of the world.

Here is what you will discover

Bees in your pants are never a great idea
Other Ways to make money with Beekeeping
Some of the biggest mistakes a lot of new beekeepers are making.
Why catching swarms at night, should be discouraged
A trick to help you work with bees at night

Resources mentioned in the show

Hilary’s Instagram page can be found HERE
Check out Girl Next Door Honey web page HERE
Hilary’s Facebook page is HERE
Free ‘This Product Kills Bees’ Stickers
Our interview with Henk Tennekes Neonicotinoids a Disaster in the making?
10 Mistakes New Beekeepers Make Post
Girl Next Door on Periscope is HERE
Hilary is on Twitter HERE

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Manuka Madness - KM091 May 26, 2016

This week we are talking about Bee vandals, Council RatBags and what to do with extra queen cells. This is Episode Ninety one of our beekeeping podcast.

Here the topics we covered in this show:-

Full show notes are available HERE

The Honeybee Removal King...JP the Beeman - KM090 Apr 25, 2016

This week we are talking to Jeff Armstrong from Louisiana (Better known as JP the Beeman). JP is a Bee Removal expert from New Orleans. Jeff explains his philosophy to keeping bees and why he produces his video.

Here is what your will discover

How JP and Schawee met each other
JP and Schawee first video is HERE
How does JP get away with not always wearing a beesuit
What is JP’s goal with his videos
Why Schawee has to have his vanila shakes
Why Queen Excluders are not the best idea

Resources mentioned in the show

Jeff is on Twitter at @jpthebeeman
Jeff's YouTube channel is HERE
Old Swingset Bees can be found HERE
A possible JP TV Show on the cards?
Honey Bees Removed From Fire Training Facility-Part Two video HERE

To support what we do please see:- http://kiwimana.co.nz/banana/

Full Show can be found HERE

Proven Bee Stings Techniques That Work - KM089 Apr 07, 2016

This week we are talking about Preventing Bee Stings, Leonardo DiCaprio and Painting Boxes. This is Episode Eighty Nine of our beekeeping podcast.

Here are the stories we talked about this week:-

Full Show Notes are HERE

Following The Human Rights Honey with Mary Canning - KM088 Mar 23, 2016

This week we are talking to Mary Canning from Follow the Honey. Find out how the "Follow the Honey" movement started and how it is helping lives of beekeepers.

Here is what your will discover

What is Follow the Honey
Honey is a precious resource and should be greatly valued
Third world honey is under valued.
About Mary’s project in Tanzania
How to say Bee in Swahili
How she is working to “Get Honey Money to the People”
Ways to market your honey
How Mary’s Honey Money is changing lives

Full Show Notes can bee found Here:- Following The Human Rights Honey with Mary Canning

Freedom Camping in kiwimana Nirvana Land - KM087 Mar 09, 2016

This week we are talking about when Great Britain came to kiwi nirvana land, Addiction, Saunas, Bumblebees and Sticky fingers. This is Episode Eighty Seven of our beekeeping podcast.

Beekeeping News we talked about this week

Full Show Notes are available HERE

We would love it you subscribed to our podcast!!!

Beekeeping in Wellington with Frank Lindsay - KM086 Feb 18, 2016

Frank Lindsay is a Commercial Beekeeper from Wellington in New Zealand along with his wife he runs Lindsay's Apiaries. Frank is a columnist to the New Zealand Beekeeper magazine and was awarded a life membership of the NBA in 2004.

Frank has been involved in beekeeping for over forty five years, and started beekeeping when he was 24 years old.

Full Show can we found HERE

Sizzling in New Zealand - KM085 Feb 10, 2016

This week we are talking about Hive Alive, New Wasp bait and 6 Things You Didn't Know About Queen Bees and why does honey crystallise? This is Episode Eighty five of our beekeeping podcast.

Here's What was discussed * Click on title for articles

Full Show Notes Can be Found HERE

Commercial Beekeeping in Australia – We talk to Victor Croker – KM084 Jan 25, 2016

Wow this is a cool talk all about Commercial Beekeeping in Australia With Victor Croker. An interesting discussion about Polystyrene hives as well.

Here is what your will discover

How Victor and Dave got started.
What a Sulky is?
What green mallee Honey is like
How does his Polystyrene hive deal with the Hot Summer in Australia
Why they are going to use only Polystyrene hives in the future
How diseased gear are managed is managed in their operation.
Imported Honey isn’t helping the Australian beekeeper
What is happening with Manuka Honey in Australia

The Full Show are HERE

Happy Holidays - KM083 Jan 14, 2016

This week we are talking about Bee friendly Gardens, are two queens better than one and a swarm shuts down School? This is Episode Eighty Three of our beekeeping podcast.

This week we talk about:-

The Full show notes are HERE

The Temperature is Rising - KM082 Dec 03, 2015

This week we are talking about Spring, Summer, Winter bees and high honey prices. This is Episode Eighty two of our beekeeping podcast

Here's What was discussed

Beekeepers Q&A
Bees are building up fast
Auckland Council picking on old lady beekeepers
Four New Bee Species found in Australia
Preschoolers tackle bee drowning issues
What is Monsanto doing to children in South America
10 Reasons Beehives Die in the Winter
Questions from you

Well have a great Christmas guys and thank you to all our listeners and supporters. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

Gary and Margaret

Full Show can be found HERE

Rusty Burlew - The voice behind Honey Bee Suite - KM081 Nov 18, 2015

This week we are talking to Rusty Burlew from Olympia in Washington State. The voice behind the fantastic Honey Bee Suite Blog. This is Episode Eighty one of our beekeeping podcast.

Full Show can be found HERE

End of the Spring World Cup - KM080 Oct 28, 2015

This week we are talking about fungi, Bee Stings and Killer Bees. This is Episode Eighty of our beekeeping podcast.

Here are the links to the news stories this week:-

The full show notes are located HERE

Getting Young People Interested in Beekeeping with Orren Fox - KM079 Oct 21, 2015

Orren Fox is Author, Beekeeper, Chicken Farmer and Blogger from Newburyport in Massachusetts. He has been running the successful blog happychickens.com for almost nine years. Beekeeping has taken him to Nepal and the White House, what is next step for this young man?

You can find by listening to the show here:-[URL=http://kiwimana.co.nz/getting-young-people-interested-in-beekeeping-with-orren-fox-km079]Getting Young People Interested in Beekeeping[/URL]

Here's What was discussed

How Orren Started Beekeeping in Sixth Grade
How Orren is helping in Nepal with the Blinknow Foundation
How it came down to a choice between a Ram or Bees?
Why Bee Suits with open side pockets are a bad idea?

You find some amazing show notes HERE

Beekeeping on International Podcast Day!!! - KM078 Sep 29, 2015

We are talking about adapting honeybees, Surplus secrets and International Podcast Day. This is Episode Seventy Eight of our beekeeping podcast.

Here is what we talked about:-

Full Show Notes are available HERE

We would love it you subscribed to our podcast...

The Bee Whisperer 'Michael Jordan' - KM077 Sep 17, 2015

This week we are talking to Michael Jordan 'The Bee Whisperer' from Wyoming. This is Episode Seventy Seven of our beekeeping podcast. This executive producers for this months show are Lauren Hoffman and Aaron Jennings from Jennings Apiaries

Introduction

Michael Jordan is a holistic bee keeper from Cheyenne in Wyoming, who along with teaching beekeeping and making the famous "King Mead" is the Bee Whisperer.

What you will discover

Why Michael put cell phones into his Beehives
How to make your Mead consistent every year
What Michael feeds his bees over winter
A Bee Tea to help with Nosema
Using Peppermint rather than smoke
Why the Monks in the Abbey used to Hum
How neighbours that you feed don't complain much.
The Wyoming Beekeepers Association hasn't seen American Foul Brood for Ten Years

Resources Mentioned

You will find Michael's website HERE
Share photos and videos of your bees with Michael on Facebook HERE
He is on Twitter here @TheBEEWhisperer

Full Show Notes

Full Show Notes (with pictures) are HERE

Springing Along with Hoppity - KM076 Sep 03, 2015

This week we are talking about Bee Friendly Plants, 7 Amazing Bee Facts and Russian Plane Attack. This is Episode seventy six of our beekeeping podcast.

This month we talked about:-

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Filming the bees with Bill Catherall from The beevlog - KM075 Aug 20, 2015

This week we are talking to Bill Catherall from Portland, Oregon. This is Episode seventy five of our beekeeping podcast.

Bill has been beekeeper since April 2012 has been documenting his Beekeeping journey with videos on the famous YouTube BeeVlog channel.

Full shownotes for this podcast are HERE

What you will discover

Learn why Bill decided to start a YouTube Channel
How Bill finds the time to edit all his videos
Tools he usings to produce his videos.
Bill is the president of his local club Portland Urban Beekeepers Club
Bills number one tip to keep a smoker lit all day.

Resources

You will find Bill’s famous Swarm Capture Video HERE
The software Bill uses to edit his videos is called Cyberlink Power Director
Rustys Article on Slatted Bottom boards
Oregon Master Beekeeper Program
Bills website can be found HERE

CCD in New Zealand? Take me down to the Parasite City - KM074 Aug 06, 2015

Hi this is Episode Seventy four of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about parasite’s, Nosema, 3,000-year-old beehives and Counterfeit Honey? Welcome To the kiwimana buzz…

Here is what we talked about this month:-

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

The team at Jennings Apiaries - Aaron and Lauren - KM073 Jul 23, 2015

Aaron and Lauren are treatment free beekeepers from Ruston in Louisana and as well as selling natural products from the hives, They also run the ‘Bees and Such podcast’.

Full Show Notes are HERE

Things you will learn:-

Why Treatment free Beeswax is such an important part of their Products.
How Lauren fell in love with Aaron and his Bees.
Why they use Top Bar Hives for all their wax producation
Who are Aaron's Biggest Beekeeping influencers
Why having a full beard helps you in beekeeping.
Why its critical to support local vendors in the food industry.
Why going to farmers markets every week is so important for beekeepers selling honey.
Ventilated beekeeper suits are great, the ones we sell are HERE
Whats the third most painful place to be stung and why naked beekeeping isn’t a great idea.
Always wear pants with a zipper

Resources Mentioned

Follow Aaron and Lauren’s instagram Page HERE
Aaron’s interview with Michael Bush can be found HERE
Our Interview on the "Bees and Such Podcast", can be found HERE

End of the Season - KM072 Jun 04, 2015

Hi this is Episode Seventy two of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Disappearance of bees, Liquid Gold and transforming your balcony.

Our show is supported by listeners like you, more details HERE

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Urban Beekeeping in Auckland with Jullion - KM071 May 21, 2015

Hi this is Episode Seventy one of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking to Jullion Nelson-Parker about Urban Beekeeping in Auckland, New Zealand.

Jullion is a brand new beekeeper and has completed a course with Margaret, he talks about his first season and what he has discovered.

This executive producers for this months show are Lauren Hoffman and Aaron Jennings from Jennings Apiaries.

Full Show Notes can be found HERE

Don't Pee on Beehives - KM070 May 07, 2015

This week we are talking about Hive thefts, Wasps and Peeing on Beehives? This is Episode Seventy of our beekeeping podcast.

Blog Recap - Top three Blog Posts Last Month

Beekeeping News

Full Show Notes are available HERE

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Treatment Free Beekeeping with Solomon Parker - KM069 Apr 23, 2015

Solomon Parker is a treatment free beekeeper from Colorado. Solomon has been beekeeping since 2003 and has recently started the Treatment free beekeeping podcast.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Sick Queen Bee !!! - EP068 Apr 08, 2015

This week we are talking about Bee-Friendly Gardens, Naked People and you want to be a Beekeeper. This is Episode Sixty Eight of our beekeeping podcast.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Manuka the biography of an extraordinary honey - KM067 Mar 19, 2015

Last December we both went down to the Hamilton Library to attend an event with Cliff Van Eaton and Dr Peter Molan.

Cliff has recently released a great book about the history of manuka honey "manuka the biography of an extraordinary honey". In this talk Cliff discusses the history of this amazing honey.

Full Show Notes can be Found:-

Manuka the biography of an extraordinary honey

Awesome Autumn - KM066 Mar 05, 2015

Hi this is Episode sixty six of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Dry weather causing chaos and the flow hive.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

How to get started with Urban Beekeeping in Australia - Doug Purdie - KM065 Feb 19, 2015

This week we bring you Doug Purdie, Doug is a urban beekeeper based in Sydney Australia. Doug is our first Australian guest. We discuss Doug's recent book "Backyard Bees: A guide for the beginner beekeeper" and how he moved from a corporate job to a full time beekeeper.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

When I'm Sixty Four - KM064 Feb 05, 2015

This week we present our 64th beekeeping podcast, We are talking about Bee Products, Neonic Suit and Beekeeping and mental health.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

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Tom Theobald Beekeeper and Campaigner - KM063 Jan 22, 2015

Tom Theobald is a beekeeper from Colorado. Tom has been a long time campaigner against Neonicotinoids and was the president of the Boulder County Beekeepers’ Association for over thirty years.

Here's What You'll Discover from Tom

Boulder County was the leading beekeeping county in state of Colorado
What excites Tom about Beekeeping
Why did Tom Decide to leave the corporate world behind
A new corn seed that contains 24D. more details HERE
Neonicotinoids are the most widley used pesticide in history
The Windshield Test of Bugs in your area
What is conditional registration
Clothianidin has never meet the requirements of registration

We are confronted with such a hostile environment to life, It doesn't matter how well we do our job as beekeepers We are sending them out to an environment that they cannot survive. Tom Theobald What Was Mentioned

A new pesticide going through the approval process flupyradifurone
The Worldwide Integrated Assessment report on Systemic Pesticides, you can read it HERE
Charles M Benbrook report “Impacts of genetically engineered crops on pesticide use in the U.S. - the first sixteen years” is HERE
Our Talk with Dr Henk Tennekes can be found HERE
Neonicotinoid pesticides found contaminating streams and rivers throughout Midwest, read more HERE
Tom’s Bee Culture article, can be found here:- Do We Have a Pesticide Blowout?
Tom appears on the The Organic View Podcast weekly
Tom’s Corner Blog Post, you can find this HERE

Full Show Notes can found HERE

Happy New Year Beekeepers - KM062 Jan 15, 2015

Hi this is Episode Sixty Two of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Anarchist Beekeeping, beekeeping training programs and an new Effective Biological Varroa mite Treatment.

What's happening at kiwimana

Gary

We both met Peter Molan and Cliff Van Eaton in Hamilton. Movie coming soon...
Met Lene from Denmark
Christmas work, moving hives and making frames.
Shout out to India our niece who is listening to the show on her new iPad that Santa gave her.
Trip to Wellington to see friends and family. Jim and Jill listening to our show in a tent.
Transcriptions? We're asked about the for deaf or hard of hearing beekeepers, much interest?

Margaret

Our community beekeeping courses have been announced. You can book your spot HERE
Busy with Beeginner kits
New Zealand Parliament building in Wellington looks like a Beehive
Keep creating room for your Queen to lay
Check that Bees are not Honey-Bound
Have you checked your Mite Levels?

Blog Recap - What was popular last month

Beekeeping News Anarchist Beekeeping Collective builds a community of urban pollinators.

A great story of a 11-year-old’s quest to keep honey bees and the club he has joined.

Jake Reisdorf of Carmel is sectioning off a spot in his yard for his special project. He's done his homework and made it into a fifth-grade project on entrepreneurship as well. It's a bit risky, but his parents agreed to let him go for it.

Anarchist Beekeeping Collective builds a community of urban pollinators.

Innovation: Effective Biological Varroa mite Treatment

Getting the male varroa mites to mate at the wrong time could this be answer to varroa mites?

Researches of University of Hohenheim (Germany) manage to create first effective biological protection against Varroa mites.

Effective Biological Varroa mite Treatment

Animated Pesticide use maps

Some animation of pesticide use the US in the last twenty years from Tom Theobald from the Boulder County Beekeepers. Check out episode 63 of our podcast, where we will be interviewing Tom.

Recently the United States Geological Survey released a huge database of Pesticide Use Maps that map the use of 459 pesticides from 1992–2011.

Animated Pesticide use maps

Auckland Transport No Spray List can be found HERE

15 Household Uses for Honey

A great post about some great uses of honey in the Household. Did you know it can be used as a Hangover cure and goes well with blue cheese?

Honey is a wonderful tool for healing the body, both inside and out. It is moisturizing, exfoliating, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: all boons for our skin. Plus it soothes throats, relieves upset tummies and even fights off hangovers.

15 Household Uses for Honey

How to grow an edible garden without it costing the earth

Janet Luke shares some great tips on how to create a edible garden in this video. Janet has some other great videos on all kind of homestead.

Watch as Landscape Architect Janet Luke shares her passion for permaculture, edible landscaping and sustainable garden design. Her advice includes where to put your vege garden, which items are “garden gold”, and what it's important to splurge on.

How to grow an edible garden without it costing the earth

Agribiz targets bright kids

A new program in high schools in New Zealand, hopes to gain Education-approved NCEA qualification in 2017 and teach students Agribusiness subjects such as beekeeping.

Agribusiness studies are coming to secondary schools throughout the country with New Zealand’s brightest senior college students being targeted to learn a raft of career skills from agriscience and agritechnology to agrimarketing and finance.

Agribiz targets bright kids

‘Ebola of bee industry’ has hit

Lack of responsibility by some beekeepers in the far north is causing an outbreak of American Foul Brood. Sad news for the responsible beekeepers in the area.

American foulbrood, described by Far North Adult Literacy student Brian Sillick as the Ebola of the bee industry, has not only arrived in the Far North but is running rampant according to FNAL tutor Hine LeLievre.

Ebola of bee industry’ has hit

On job training programme welcomed by beekeeping industry

A great new course for new beekeepers that involves on the job training and classes, so beekeepers don’t need to take extended periods off work to complete. It’s open for hobby beekeepers as well.

Earlier this year, Primary ITO developed a programme for on job training for the National Certificate in Apiculture - Level 2 with input and peer review from industry experts.

On job training programme welcomed by beekeeping industry

Questions from you…

Can selleys aquadhere exterior (PVA) be used on beehives? - Paul - Wellington
How to move beehives short distances, Here is our POST - Jamie - Brisbane

If you have a question, email question@kiwimana.co.nz and the team at kiwimana will do our best to answer it.

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We talk to Tom Theobald
How to deal with a laying worker

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Randy Oliver from Scientific Beekeeping - KM061 Dec 18, 2014

This week we are talking to Randy Oliver from California in North America. This is Episode Sixty One of our beekeeping podcast,

You can download the podcast directly HERE, or click on the play button above. Feel free to share it with your friends.

As we all our interviews the views expressed by our guests are the views of our guests, and don’t necessary revert the views of kiwimana.

Introduction

Randy started as a hobbyist beekeeper in 1967. Then went to study biological sciences, specializing in entomology at University.

He uses his Scientific background to investigate current issues facing bees and beekeepers. Randy also writes for the American Bee Journal since 2006

Randy has around 1000 hives that he runs with his two sons in the Grass Valley area of northern California.

Randy also runs the popular website Scientific Beekeeping

Here's What You Will Learn

Randy Oliver does a lot of field trials for companies. He is supported by donations from beekeepers and business’s.
How Randy got started in Beekeeping with a Diving Mask.
What does Randy enjoy about beekeeping
The Internet doesn’t have any editors
Don’t give up on a new treatment that you have only use once. Check that you are using it correctly for your conditions.
What are Randy’s Top three ways to control varroa mites
Stay away from the CheckMite treatment, it’s nasty stuff.
Does America have a true Varroa resistant bee yet?
How Randy keeps his combs fresh
Randy’s thoughts on what causes ‘CCD’
Randy’s thoughts about neonicotinoid pesticides
According to Randy, Why is the Anti-GMO movement misguided
Randy’s plans for next season

What Was Mentioned

Randy’s Favorite book “Beekeeping Tips and Topics by Elbert R. Jaycox”
Francis Saucy: Study small cell beekeeping incorrectly in the Journal of Apiculture Research 2014, can be found HERE
UC Davis report on GMO Livestock can be found HERE
New Zealand story about Cow Deaths Linked to Swedes
Working group has since been setup to investigate cow deaths, more info HERE

Further Listening

In January The organic view hosted a discussion between Randy Oliver and Walter Haefeker “President of the European Professional Beekeepers Association” on the topic of Neonicotinoids. This is well worth a listen:- A Discussion About Neonicotinoids And Bee Losses

The Swinging Sixties – KM060 Dec 04, 2014

Hi this is Episode Sixty of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Bumble Bees, Monsanto and How Do Honeybees Smell?

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Cliff Van Eaton - Manuka Honey The Biography - KM059 Nov 13, 2014

Hi this is Episode Fifty Nine of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking to Cliff Van Eaton from Te Puke, New Zealand.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Swarms Coming Out of Our Ears - KM058 Nov 06, 2014

Hi this is Episode fifty eight of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about wasps, Chinese beekeeping and swarms.

Full Show Notes are available HERE.

Beekeeping in Japan with James Rogers - KM057 Oct 16, 2014

James is a American Beekeeper who has been living in Japan for the last twelve years, For the last four years has been keeping Bees. Find out what's is like keeping bees in Japan.

You can get the full show notes HERE

Thyme waits for no Beekeeper - KM056 Oct 02, 2014

This week we are talking about Less Invasive Beekeeping, Young Chapie beekeepers and Marijuana sting. This is Episode Fifty Six of our beekeeping podcast.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Researching a Thymol Treatment for Varroa Mites with Ashlee Robison - KM055 Sep 25, 2014

We talk to Ashlee Robison who is a Senior Chemistry Major studying at Fort Lewis College in Colorado. She is doing research into Thymol use in controlling Varroa Mites.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Erin Willett Beekeeping at Smaht Fahm - KM054 Sep 11, 2014

This is Episode fifty four of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking to Erin Willett from Smaht Fahm in Ohio.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

The Beekeeping Season 2014 Is Here - KM053 Aug 28, 2014

The fifty-third Podcast from the Team at kiwimana, hear what we have been up to. This month we talk about Inspection Tips, a Horrible Whodunit and the five regrets dying people have.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Neonicotinoids a Disaster in the making? - Dr Henk Tennekes - KM052 Aug 14, 2014

Hi this is Episode fifty two of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking to Dr. Henk Tennekes from the Netherlands about Neonicotinoids.

Full Show Notes are available HERE

Louise The Goat - KM051 Jul 31, 2014

Episode fifty one of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about neonicotinoids, Louise, Thieving Mongrels and our break.

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End of the Season - KM050 Jun 19, 2014

Episode fifty of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Bee Friendly Plants, Scientific findings and Wasps Everywhere.

This is the a reflection podcast of the bee season in New Zealand. This will be the last one for this season (see below), we wil be back in August with the next edition after our winter break.

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Michael Bush Treatment Free Beekeeping - KM049 Jun 05, 2014

Hi this is Episode forty nine of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking to Michael Bush.

Michael is a Treatment free Beekeeper / Author and speaker from Nebraska.

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Megan Paska - The Rooftop Beekeeper - KM048 May 22, 2014

Megan Paska is a Beekeeper and Farmer. She is the author of the new book "The Rooftop Beekeper". She has recently moved from Brooklyn to set up a new farming project in Rumson, New Jersey.

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Follow the Honey - KM047 May 08, 2014

Hi this is Episode forty seven of our beekeeping podcast, This week we are talking about Following the Honey, Wasps and Stickers to Save the bees?

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Beekeeper Linda - We chat with Linda Tillman - KM046 Apr 24, 2014

Linda is a Master Beekeeper from Atlanta in the state of Georgia. She is the lady behind the successful Beekeeping blog Linda'a Bees. You can play the podcast by clicking on the play button above or by downloading the file HERE.

Linda has been keeping treatment free bees since 2006 and keeps her bees on foundations frames.

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Beekeeper Linda - We chat with Linda Tillman