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Beekeeping Buddies

Beekeeping Buddies

Written by: Luke Harvey
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 "Beekeeping Buddies" is your go-to podcast for all things buzzing in the world of beekeeping! Join Steve and Luke, two seasoned hobbyist beekeepers with over a decade of experience each, as they take you on a journey through the captivating realm of beekeeping. Tune in as they share firsthand accounts of the latest buzz in their personal bee yards parked in picturesque Peoria, IL. From Midwest seasonal hive updates to intriguing anecdotes, Steve and Luke provide invaluable insights garnered from years of tending to their buzzing colonies. Stay informed with their segment on the latest buzzworthy news in the beekeeping community. Whether it's breakthroughs in bee research or tips on sustainable beekeeping practices, they've got you covered with the latest buzz. Have burning questions about beekeeping? Fear not! Dial into their "Honeybee Hotline" segment, where Steve and Luke lend their expertise to answer listener-submitted queries. Whether you're a novice beekeeper or a seasoned pro, their wealth of knowledge and friendly banter make for an enlightening and entertaining listen. So grab your beekeeping gear and buddy up with Steve and Luke as they explore the sweet world of beekeeping on "Beekeeping Buddies"!2024 Biological Sciences Science
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  • Episode 42 - 2025 Statistics, Season Wrap Up, Plans for the New Year!

    Episode 42 - 2025 Statistics, Season Wrap Up, Plans for the New Year!
    Jan 14 2026

    Welcome to episode 42 where we talk about our statistics for the last year and our plans in the new one. We talk about our aparies, what we will be doing, and how we plan to tackle some of these new challenges. Thank you for season 2 and we look forward to seeing you season 3!

    Randy Oliver 2025 Research Roundup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DT2HTyF2-k

    North American Honeybee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/

    Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Jk6hyZAY

    Randy Oliver Mite Calculator Calendar: https://scientificbeekeeping.com/randys-varroa-model/

    How RRA Makes Fondant: https://youtu.be/CAiOF3onmBQ

    The American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com/

    Project Apis m. Bee Survey Video 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCis4ZPfp8

    Project Apis m. Website: https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq

    Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc

    Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/

    Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5

    Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/

    Fruit and Vegetable Pollination Handbook: https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/20220500/onlinepollinationhandbook.pdf
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    59 mins
  • Episode 41 - Winter has arrived and so has our holiday Christmas list for your beekeeping needs!

    Episode 41 - Winter has arrived and so has our holiday Christmas list for your beekeeping needs!
    Dec 11 2025

    Welcome to episode 41 where we talk a bit about the weather, but because we don't have a lot going on in the yard, we are going to run down our gift buying guide for 2026! We hope everyone has an excellent holiday season.

    Randy Oliver 2025 Research Roundup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DT2HTyF2-k

    North American Honeybee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/

    Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Jk6hyZAY

    Randy Oliver Mite Calculator Calendar: https://scientificbeekeeping.com/randys-varroa-model/

    How RRA Makes Fondant: https://youtu.be/CAiOF3onmBQ

    The American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com/

    Project Apis m. Bee Survey Video 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCis4ZPfp8

    Project Apis m. Website: https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq

    Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc

    Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/

    Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5

    Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/

    Fruit and Vegetable Pollination Handbook: https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/20220500/onlinepollinationhandbook.pdf
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    55 mins
  • Episode 40 - We talk to Dr. Jeff Pettis about the Tropilaelaps mite and what to know about this threat

    Episode 40 - We talk to Dr. Jeff Pettis about the Tropilaelaps mite and what to know about this threat
    Nov 26 2025

    I know, two episodes in two weeks? Well, episode 40 is here, and this one is big.

    We sat down with Dr. Jeff Pettis, former President of Apimondia and one of the world's leading honey bee researchers, for an in-depth conversation about the Tropilaelaps mite—the parasitic threat looming over global beekeeping.

    In this episode:

    • What Tropilaelaps mites are and how they differ from Varroa
    • Why they spread so rapidly and how countries currently battling them (like South Korea) are coping
    • What would happen if Tropilaelaps arrived in the United States—the realistic short- and long-term impacts
    • Early detection, containment strategies, and the U.S. preparedness gap
    • What beekeepers can do right now to stay informed and ready

    This is one of our most important interviews to date, offering clear-eyed insight from a scientist who has studied global bee health for decades.

    Tune in, learn what's coming, and help shape the conversation about protecting honey bees in North America.

    Apimondia Tropilaelaps Mite Talk: https://www.apimondia.org/mites-webinar.html

    North American Honeybee Expo: https://www.nahbexpo.com/

    Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Jk6hyZAY

    Randy Oliver Mite Calculator Calendar: https://scientificbeekeeping.com/randys-varroa-model/

    How RRA Makes Fondant: https://youtu.be/CAiOF3onmBQ

    The American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com/

    Project Apis m. Bee Survey Video 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCis4ZPfp8

    Project Apis m. Website: https://www.projectapism.org/events/i8yr94doxarjvh453lchfhr0xf3bvq

    Riverview Road Apiary Nucs: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc

    Heart of Illinois Beekeeping Club: https://hoibees.org/

    Dalan Animal Health Queens: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=5417&i=830245&p=38&ver=html5

    Beekeeping Buddies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beekeepingbuddies/

    Fruit and Vegetable Pollination Handbook: https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/20220500/onlinepollinationhandbook.pdf
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    50 mins
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