Dr. Steve Pernal: Varroa Mite Research (343)
In this episode, Jeff and Becky speak with Dr. Steve Pernal, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, about his team's recent work monitoring Varroa destructor populations and treatme...
21 Jul 202549min
[Bonus] Short - Varroa Treatments: Apistan & Checkmite+
In this Varroa Treatments Short, Jeff and Becky are once again joined by Dr. David Peck of Betterbee to examine two early weapons in the war against varroa: Apistan and CheckMite+. These synthetic mit...
18 Jul 202514min
Queens, Drones and DCA's with Chip and Gard (342)
In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome researchers Dr. Orley "Chip" Taylor and Dr. Gard Otis to discuss their fascinating work on drone congregation areas (DCAs)—the mysterious gathering points where...
14 Jul 202547min
[Bonus] Short - Varroa Treatment Options: Varroxsan
In this episode of our BTP Shorts series on varroa treatments, Jeff and Becky welcome back Dr. David Peck of Betterbee to explore VarroxSan—an extended-release oxalic acid strip used to manage varroa ...
11 Jul 202517min
[Bonus] Short - Varroa Treatment Options: Series Introduction
In this first episode of our Beekeeping Today Podcast Shorts series on varroa mites, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman are joined by Dr. David Peck of Betterbee to lay the foundation for an important multi...
9 Jul 202520min
Jerry Hayes on Honey Bee Health, Science, and Industry Change (341)
In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Jerry Hayes, renowned honey bee advocate, author, and researcher, for a wide-ranging conversation on bee health, industry change, and the future of beekeep...
7 Jul 202545min
Alan Wade, Dannielle Harden: Managing Two-Queen Hives (340)
In this episode, Jeff and Becky dive into the fascinating world of two-queen hive systems with guests Alan Wade and Dannielle Harden. Alan, an Australian researcher and longtime contributor to The Aus...
30 Jun 202549min
Regeneron STS Finalist, Atreya Manaswi - SHB (339)
In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, we welcome an inspiring young voice in honey bee research—Atreya Manaswi, a high school senior and top 40 finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Sea...
23 Jun 202540min
