Episode 232: Bee Inspection in the UK with Jack Silberrad

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the role of bee inspectors and the state of beekeeping in the UK.

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis are joined by Jack Silberrad, a Regional Bee Inspector with the National Bee Unit’s Animal and Plant Health Agency in the United Kingdom. They discuss the role of bee inspectors and what beekeeping looks like in the UK. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Vu, Dr. Jamie Ellis

Guest: Jack Silberrad

Topics covered

• bee inspection
• beekeeping
• UK beekeeping
• honey bees
• agriculture

Keywords

• bee inspection
• beekeeping
• honey bees
• UK
• agriculture
• National Bee Unit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Bee Unit’s Animal and Plant Health Agency

Places: United Kingdom

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