10 Decisions BEFORE Starting Beekeeping (Pt. 2)
About this episode
The episode discusses essential decisions and gear for beginner beekeepers while exploring beekeeping philosophy and honey bee behavior.
What gear do beginning beekeepers need? What PPE do you need? Where do you place your hives? Where do you buy your bees? Smokers? Hive tools? All of these questions, and more, are answered here in Part 2 of our discussion with beekeepers, Kim & Steph. The "Inside the Hive" segment highlights the honey bee waggle dance, including new research showing individual bees navigate far more precisely than the dance itself can communicate. The episode concludes with a candid look at beekeeping philosophy, from treatment-free approaches to conventional varroa management. Steph shares a hard-learned lesson from losing a colony by avoiding treatment, and both hosts encourage rookie beekeepers to reflect on their own values, connect with local clubs or online communities, and stay open to evolving their approach over time. VIDEO VERSION ________________ 5% Discount on Live Bees, Beginner Essentials, and Bee-Friendly Plant Seeds at Mann Lake : https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/ https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/beginner-essentials/ Discount Code: GETSTARTEDINBEES _________________ 10% Discount Primal Bee Hives: PrimalBee.com/BEELOVE Discount Code: BEELOVE ________________…
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