Bee Venom Therapy • Drone Races • Making Queens

About this episode

This episode features beekeeper Emily Mueller discussing bee venom therapy, drone races, and her queen-rearing process.

Hold onto your veils, because this week's episode is a wild ride through the wonderful world of beekeeping with Ohio-based guest Emily Mueller, a certified master herbalist, doctoral student, homeschooling mom of four, and — most importantly — a certified crazy bee lady. Beekeeper Emily schooled us on the art of drone races, the jaw-dropping healing powers of propolis for cavities and cold sores, and bee venom therapy, which she's been administering to herself and others for more than a decade. ______________ $10 off your next order! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ • Discount Code: MLBEELOVE10 _________________ Emily also walked us through her swarm removal business, her queen-rearing process, her propolis mineral paste (6,000 jars sold!), and the time she caught a flying queen mid-air with her bare hands from the top of a 50-foot ladder. She's also the beekeeper who talks to her bees , scolds them when they misbehave, and credits the hive with giving her a meditative calm she never found elsewhere. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just bee-curious, this episode delivers equal parts science, soul, and sheer chaos. Video Version of This Episode Special thanks to our presenting…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Bennett

Guest: Emily Mueller

Topics covered

• bee venom therapy
• drone races
• queen rearing
• propolis
• beekeeping

Keywords

• beekeeping
• drone races
• bee venom therapy
• propolis
• queen rearing

Sponsors

Mann Lake

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mueller Honey Bee, Facebook

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