About this episode
Krispn Given discusses his work in breeding mite biting bees and his role at Purdue University.
Krispn is an Apiculture Specialist at Purdue University’s Department of Entomology in West Lafayette Indiana USA. He runs a program breeding mite biting bees. Krispn is also the co-owner of a company that produces high quality instrumental insemination equipment made in the US. Apis Engineering's Website Krispn's profile at Purdue University Join the podcast Facebook community group - This is a great place to comment on the episode, share some of your own tips or just say hi! Podcast proudly brought to you by Brent Nixon at Nixon Queen Bees (Ballarat VIC, Australia) https://nixonqueenbees.com.au/ Episode Music https://audionautix.com/
People in this episode
Host: Brent Nixon
Guest: Krispn Given
Topics covered
- apiculture
- bee breeding
- entomology
- instrumental insemination
- mite biting bees
Keywords
- apiculture
- bee breeding
- Purdue University
- instrumental insemination
- mite biting bees
Sponsors
Nixon Queen Bees
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Purdue University, Apis Engineering
Places: West Lafayette Indiana USA, Ballarat VIC, Australia
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