Episode 28 - Hold On Because Here We Go! Spring flow is on and the bees are off!
Beekeeping Buddies20 Touko 2025

Episode 28 - Hold On Because Here We Go! Spring flow is on and the bees are off!

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

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