Episode 239: Invasive Species in Beekeeping with Dr. David Peck

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of invasive species on honey bees and beekeeping with Dr. David Peck.

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis are joined by Dr. David Peck, Director of Research and Education at Betterbee, to discuss invasive species and their impact on honey bees and beekeeping. 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: Dr. David Peck

Topics covered

• invasive species
• beekeeping
• honey bees
• impact on bees
• research and education

Keywords

• invasive species
• beekeeping
• honey bees
• Dr. David Peck
• Betterbee
• research
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Betterbee, UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab

Places: www.ufhoneybee.com

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