Welcome to Episode 28 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Purchasing Hives: Steve buys some hives from a local beekeeper who is chasing her dreams!
• Queen Hatching Experience: Steve finds a unique experience working the club beehives, and some lessons learned.
• Oops: Luke makes a mistake with one of his hives!
• Nectar Flow: Nectar is coming in so fast it's difficult to keep up.
• Swarm Captures: Ideas for catching swarms and how we go about it this busy season.

In the News:

• Bumblebees Have a Flower Preference: Study shows bumblebee pressure with pollination is causing some flowers shift from red to yellow.

Honeybee Hotline:

• Discord Server Live: https://discord.gg/SzCUt7yZ come talk to Steve and Luke and make some beekeeping buddies!
• City Ordinances: Ever wanted to change your city ordinances? Luke and Steve talk about how we did it!

Droning On:

• Queen Rearing Course: Luke and Steve work on their queen rearing course.
• Moving Bees To Clover: Trying out moving queens to clover.
• Oxylic Acid Pads: Luke makes and is trying out OA pads for his hives.

Bonus Content:

• Riverivew Road Apiary Needs a Truck?

Tune in to Episode 28 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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

Welcome to Episode 27 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Swarms: Luke and Steve continue to pick up swarms!
• Splits: It's that time of year to make your splits. Luke and Steve discuss how we do that.
• Moving Bees to Clover Farm: Luke and Steve discuss moving some bees.
• Steve's Purchasing Adventures: What is involved when buying someone's hives?

In the News:

• Honeybee Losses: Will beekeeping have to change with the times?

Droning On:

• Hive Checks: What we are seeing in our hives.
• Queen Grafting: Queen grafting classes.

Tune in to Episode 27 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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

Welcome to Episode 26 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Nuc Pickup and Dispersion Adventure: Luke and Steve pick up some nucs!
• House Cutout: What happens to bees where they are not supposed to be?

In the News:

• Honeybee Losses: Honeybee losses hit the mainstream!

Droning On:

• Hive Checks: What we are seeing in our hives.
• Queen Grafting: Queen grafting classes.

Tune in to Episode 26 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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

Canadian Beekeeper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqtT4YA7zs

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

Welcome to Episode 25 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Spring Weather: Cold weather keeping you out of your hives?
• Feed or Not: Should we be feeding still?
• Speaking to Groups: How and when do we talk about bees?
• First Dandelions!
• Getting Nucs: What is the process of getting 50 nucs of bees?

In the News:

• Tariffs: How will the tariffs impact beekeepers?
• Pollination Services: Do farmers understand pollination requirements?
• North American Honeybee Expo: Luke shares some details about the Expo

Honeybee Hotline:

• Electrical Flower Discharge: Bees can see electrical charges?
• Survival Rates and Treating with Oxalic Acid: Should we be changing the way we treat or bees?

Droning On:

• Sneaking in Hive Checks: Find some nice warm weather to check your hives.
• Classes and Nuc Pickup: We talk about nuc pickup and classes.

Tune in to Episode 25 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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

Canadian Beekeeper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqtT4YA7zs

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

Welcome to Episode 24 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Spring Treatment: OA treatment in our hives.
• Canadian Beekeeper Blog Breakdown: Mite count theory that holds some water.
• To Feed or Not to Feed: What we are we feeding and how?
• Bees are Working: Are the girls able to get out and about?
• Do We Reverse Hives: Steve and Luke talk about if we do reversals?

In the News:

• Grafting Queens: We review an meeting we went about grafting queens.
• Queen Grafting Course: Luke and Steve will be running a queen building course.
• Feral Bees: How did the US bees do this winter? The news is not great.

Honeybee Hotline:

• Selling Wax: What do you sell wax for?
• When Can I Graft: Luke and Steve discuss when to graft.

Droning On:

• Nuc Delivery
• Clover Nectar Grab

Tune in to Episode 24 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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

Canadian Beekeeper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqtT4YA7zs

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/

Welcome to Episode 23 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Spring Feeding: In order to build up our hives for spring, we are feeding our bees.
• Winter Losses: How did we do with our hives? Steve and Luke report.

In the News:

• Why Are Poor Queens Poor (ABJ Article): Reviewing the article in this month ABJ.
• North American Bee Survey: How did the US bees do this winter? The news is not great.

Honeybee Hotline:

• German Dark Forest, Arizona Mesquite Desert Wildflower, and French Lavender Honey: Our thoughts on some different honey types we were able to try.

Tune in to Episode 23 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

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/

Welcome to Episode 22 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

Around the Yard:

• Break in the Winter: A break gives us a peek at some of Steve's hives.
• Yucatan Honeybee Update: Luke went to visit some Mayans in the Yucatan Peninsula and got to work some Africanized bees, and also visted some Apis Melapona bees!
• HOIBA Meeting Speaker: Joe Curless is a farmer who is working with clover as a cover crop for his farmland that keeps weeds down, lowers erosion, and improving pollinator habitat.

In the News:

• Dalan Animal Health: We get to talk to Everett Hendrixon from Dalan Animal Health about their AFB vaccine!

Honeybee Hotline:

• Wanting to Exit: How do you exit from beekeeping and what to do with your equipment and bees.
• Expanding Your Apiary: Our opinions on how to expand your apiary.

Tune in to Episode 22 for all this and more as we delve into the world of beekeeping in Central Illinois, providing you with practical advice, the latest news, and answers to your buzzing questions.

Riverivew Road Apiary: https://riverviewroadapiary.com/

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

Dalan Animal Helath: https://dalan.com/

• Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 941-549-4971
  • Email: ehendrixon@dalananimalhealth.com

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

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

Ian Steppler Vaccination Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz_DBItMu3w

Winter Losses 2024-2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGxjbZPQExQ

Welcome to Episode 21 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area.

North American Honeybee Expo: Widgets we purchased, reivew of Cory Stevens and if we are going to try instrumental insemination of queens, and Randy Oliver's review on varroa mites.

Propola Hive Body: https://www.premierbeeproducts.com/shop/hives?gad_source=1

Apimaybe Bottom Board: https://apimaye-usa.com/collections/apimaye-for-wooden-hives/products/bottom-board-for-wooden-beehives

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

Cory Stevens: https://www.stevensbeeco.com/

Dr. Jamie Ellis Podcast: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honey-bee/podcast/

Bob Binnie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbinnie9872

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

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