Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. We interview Michael Jordan who is a Beekeeper, Educator and Mead Maker from Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. In this episode we discuss how and why Micro Mead Making is the greatest way to start Making Mead. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Follow what Michael is doing on his FaceBook Page HERE 52 Meads in Year Videos Michael Jordan #1 AMMA CBD/THC Mead Award winning Medical Mead Movie American Mead Makers Association   What is in the Show  What is Micro Mead Making 00:04:41 What is the advantages of Micro Mead Making? 00:06:32 Little John's Braggot 00:07:57 How much Honey do you need to make a batch of Mead 00:08:50 Is Mead expensive to make? 00:09:49 The cannabis mead Michael Made 00:11:44 Mead as Medicine throughout History 00:12:32 A Meadery joins the fight against COVID-19 00:14:59 Why was Michael Been Banned? 00:15:46 Get the whole Family Involved 00:16:44 Banana Mead 00:17:25 The four major components of Mead 00:18:32 Why you need to document what you did 00:21:45 Award Winning Meads are not always good drinkable Meads 00:22:45 How long do you age a mead? 00:24:33 Is it legal to make mead? 00:26:11 Don't drink anrgry 00:28:54 Friar Michael can Marry you 00:29:15 History of Mead 00:31:27 What is Honeymoon Mead? 00:34:08 Michaels Dream is to own his own Meadery 00:35:40 Why making cannabis mead might get you banned 00:38:29 The Fat Bee Man Facebook Group 00:41:55 You only have to find one 00:44:19 Our Key Takeaways 00:46:27 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:13  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/mead Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show  Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Making a Gallon of Mead: Micro Mead Making With Michael Jordan - KM160

Wow, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this Live Q&A show we answer questions about Api Life Var and New Queens, where to put a box and Losing a Queen. Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/159 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE   Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q&A - Getting Ready for Winter - KM159

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Controlling Varroa Mites, People Allergic to Bees and How to find the Queen in a hive. Links / Resources mentioned this week  The Bienen podcast with the Thomas Seeley talk  Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? Tell us HERE Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/158 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q and A - Don't Blow my Buzz - KM158

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you.  Something to listen to while in covid-19 lockdown. This week we ask why the EU is banning pesticides and What are some great plants that help bumble bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Scotland, England, Australia and United States Links / Resources mentioned this week  Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide Bumble Bees’ Favorite Flowers Identified to Aid Bee Restoration Book: Honey Bee Drones: Specialists in the Field - Graham Kingham  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:18 Roving Reporters 00:07:51 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:08:24 - Hampshire, England 00:11:23 - Long Island - United States 00:14:48 - Victor Harbor - South Australia 00:18:21 This Week in Beebooks 00:22:44 Beekeeping News 00:24:13 Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide 00:24:27 Bumble Bees - Favorite Flowers Identified to Aid Bee Restoration 00:30:14 Update from us 00:34:13 Feedback from You 00:35:25 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:25  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/157 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Banned in the EU But Still Sold in NZ - KM157

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Bees in Detroit and why Almond Milk is not good for bees. We have roving reporters checking in from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England and Canada. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Creating a buzz in Detroit’s vacant lots Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You Thought  What is in the Show  What's happening with us 00:01:08 What's Happening with our Bees – We talk to Margaret 00:02:32 Roving Reporters 00:12:02 – Victoria – Australia 00:12:16 – Central Auckland – New Zealand 00:15:32 – Dunblane – Scotland 00:18:53 – Sheffield – UK 00:22:04 – Ontario – Canada 00:25:45 Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:32:05 This Week in Beebooks 00:32:49 Creating a buzz in Detroit's vacant lots 00:34:54 Almond Milk Is Even More Evil Than You Thought 00:37:27 Feedback from You - The Summer Survey 00:45:02 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:51:02  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/156 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Detroit Bee City - KM156

Merry Christmas, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we ask Is there any Health Benefits for Children to eat Honey and and it's not all about the Honey in Wales. We also have roving reporters checking in from the United States and New Zealand. Please Support this podcast on Patreon Links / Resources mentioned this week   5 Honey Health Benefits for Children Over 2 Bees: It's not all about honey for Wales' 180 varieties A Free Month of HiveTracks  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13 Roving Reporters 00:08:58 - Long Island - United States 00:09:15 - Colorado - United States 00:11:14 - Oxford - New Zealand 00:15:39 Do You Want to Be Part of Show and Become Roving Reporter 00:18:51 Have you Tried Out Hive Tracks? 00:19:11 Bees: It's not all about honey for Wales - 180 varieties 00:27:08 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:32:56 Some more Beekeeping tips from Margaret 00:34:56 The Summer Survey - Have your Say 00:35:26 Christmas Thanks 00:35:49 Tips for people going on Summer Holidays 00:36:13  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/155 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  

Is Honey Good for Kids - KM155

What!!!, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about the rivalry over manuka honey between NZ and OZ and a man in California is saving bees by building them hives. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada and Scotland. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives Stakes raised in Australia-New Zealand rivalry over manuka honey as study finds ours is the best  Summer Survey 2019 We want to make this show the best we can for you, with useful info that helps you keep your bees. We would really appreciate your help to let us know if what we are doing is hitting the target? is it what you want to hear, is it useful? We would be so grateful if you can take 2 minutes to fill out our Listener Survey at:- http://kiwi.bz/survey What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:13 Roving Reporters 00:14:02 - Ontario- Canada 00:14:15 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:19:56 Big News from us 00:24:02 Summer Survey 2019 00:24:58 Beekeeping News 00:26:50 Stakes raised in Australia-New Zealand rivalry over manuka honey as study finds ours is the best 00:27:01 Meet the California man trying to save honeybees by building them hives 00:34:47 Feedback from You 00:39:29 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:43:28  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/154 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show   Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Rivalry Over Manuka Honey - KM154

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Riverside bees in Yorkshire and how regenerative farming is helping the Bees and the soil in Canada. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, Canada, England, Scotland and the United States. Links / Resources mentioned this week  The Yorkshire riverside bee farm fighting the threat of species extinction Bee population recovering due to regenerative farming, producers say  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees 00:01:07 Roving Reporters 00:07:48 - Victoria - Australia 00:08:04 - Hampshire - United Kingdom 00:10:37 - Dunblane - Scotland 00:14:21 - Long Island - United States 00:18:07 - Ontario - Canada 00:20:52 Beekeeping News 00:26:05 The Yorkshire riverside bee farm fighting the threat of species extinction 00:26:15 Bee population recovering due to regenerative farming, producers say 00:29:31 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:34:14 End of the Show 00:37:21  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/153 Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show   Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Fighting The Threat Of Extinction - KM153

We have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about a Honeybee Corridor and can American Foulbrood be cured. We also have roving reporters checking in from New Zealand and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week  America’s Largest “Honeybee Corridor” Unveiled in North Carolina Eliminating American Foulbrood using Endolysins  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees? We talk to Margaret 00:01:10 Roving Reporters 00:05:29 - Colorado 00:05:53 - Pt Chev 00:08:25 Beekeeping News 00:13:44 America's Largest 'Honeybee Corridor' Unveiled in North Carolina 00:13:54 Eliminating American Foulbrood using Endolysins 00:16:10 Hi from Vienna - Lothar writes 00:20:50 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:23:30 Margaret is stressed 00:24:56  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/152 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

The Honeybee Corridor - KM152

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Keeping Bee Warm, Mites, Robbing Bees and pesky wasps. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Robbing screens Organic Varroa Management – Integrated Pest Management Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – 5th Edition  Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show  Keeping Bees Warm Over Winter 00:01:22 Mites! Mites! Mites! 00:05:08 Dealing with Robbing Bees 00:13:40 When Wasps Become a problem 00:16:53 Self Deprecating Beekeeper 00:18:44 My Bees have Absconded 00:20:31 Is there a good Beekeepers Calendar for kiwi's? 00:24:06 Who helped bring the show to you? 00:27:04  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/151 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q and A - Do you have to keep bees warm over winter - KM151

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about hive vandals up North and another reason why Glyphosate isn't great for your bees. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia and England. And Hollywood came to kiwimana HQ. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Northland Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack Roundup ‘Guts’ Bee Colonies, Threatens Human Health, Scientists Say  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret 00:01:42 Roving Reporters 00:15:02 - Victoria Australia 00:15:09 - Sheffield, England 00:19:16 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:22:57 Beekeeping News 00:23:32 Northland Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed 00:23:43 Roundup 'Guts' Bee Colonies, Threatens Human Health, Scientists Say 00:29:55 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:38:44 New Supporters and two Hollywood Movie Stars Visited 00:40:24  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/150 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Gutting News from up North - KM150

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Climate Change, Wax moths and Preventing Swarms and finding that elusive Queen. Links / Resources mentioned this week  How to split a beehive Hilary's new book:- QueenSpotting: Meet the Remarkable Queen Bee and Discover the Drama at the Heart of the Hive   Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show  Climate Change - 00:02:08 Wax moths - 00:05:22 Swarm prevention - 00:08:20 Finding the Queen - 00:12:25 End of Show Ramble - 00:17:58 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:18:33  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/149 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q and A - Wax Moths and Swarm Prevention - KM149

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk learn about an Iranian startup creating Smart Beehives and why are bees dying in South Dakota. Links / Resources mentioned this week   As bees die off, South Dakota beekeepers face industry’s 'darkest days'  Iranian startup designs smart beehive  What is in the Show  What's Happening with our Bees - We talk to Margaret - 00:01:26 Roving Reporters - 00:07:55 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:08:35 Beekeeping News - 00:09:23 As bees die off, South Dakota beekeepers face industry's 'darkest days' - 00:09:33 Iranian startup designs smart beehive - 00:17:48 If you are coming in Winter? - 00:22:15 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:23:56 Sad News - 00:26:05  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/148 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

You betcha Troubling Times in South Dakota - KM148

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about Setting up a Hive, Preparing for Winter and dealing with Nasty Bees. Links / Resources mentioned this weekHow to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand Want to ask a question? What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? What is in the Show  Setting up a Hive - 00:02:14 Four hour drive - 00:06:33 Preparing for Winter - 00:09:44 Getting Hands on Experience - 00:13:39 Response About on Handling Nasty Bees - 00:15:57 Girls don't want me around - 00:19:03 End of the Show - 00:22:37  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/147 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q and A - Setting up a Hive - KM147

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. It's Bee Month in New Zealand, in this episode we talk about Mass Bee Deaths in Russia and is Live and let die the way to save the bees?, The Apriast in Scotland doesn't think so. We also have roving reporters checking in from Poland, England, Canada and the United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Bee flu reaches Russia, heralds major global food crisis Leave and let die  What is in the Show  September is Bee Aware Month 00:01:23 What has Margaret been doing in the apiary? 00:08:02 Roving Reporters 00:13:14 - Krobia, Poland 00:13:38 - Indiana, USA 00:16:25 - Ontario, Canada 00:19:07 - Hampshire, England 00:21:41 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:24:57 Beekeeping News 00:25:32 Bee flu reaches Russia, heralds major global food crisis 00:26:11 Leave and let die 00:31:50 Feedback from You 00:42:54 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:45:08 Shout out to our New Supporters 00:45:46  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/146 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Bee Aware it's almost Spring - KM146

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about Manuka honey fraud and a 'catastrophic' French honey harvest. We also have roving reporters checking in from Australia, England and Canada. Links / Resources mentioned this week   Manuka honey fraud: Evergreen Life Ltd handed $260,000 fine for adding synthetics to its product  Bad weather causing 'catastrophic' French honey harvest   What is in the Show What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? - 00:01:49 Roving Reporters - 00:12:58 - Melbourne Australia - 00:13:25 - Sheffield / Britmana / England - 00:15:25 New swarm listing service - 00:17:49 - Victor Harbor in South Australia - 00:18:38 - British Columbia in Canada - 00:20:38 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? - 00:22:27 Beekeeping News - 00:23:06 Manuka honey fraud: Evergreen Life Ltd handed $260,000 fine for adding synthetics to its product - 00:23:25 Bad weather causing 'catastrophic' French honey harvest - 00:30:45 Feedback from You - 00:33:19 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? - 00:36:56  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/145 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE  Please Support this podcast on Patreon

From Chills to Thrills - KM145

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about disappointment, Northland beekeepers and ApiNZ. We also have roving reporters checking in from Canada, England, and United States of America. Links / Resources mentioned this week  How to become a Roving Reporter  ‘Devastated’ Northland manuka honey producers seek chemical markers definition  ApiNZ disappointed by beekeepers? votes on levy in New Zealand ApiNZ Our People Apiculture Conference 2019  What is in the Show  What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:01:42 Roving Reporters 00:07:47 - North Carolina 00:08:05 - Ontario 00:10:53 - British Columbia 00:15:23 - North Hampshire 00:19:17 - Hampshire 00:24:20 - Texas 00:29:31 - New South Wales 00:30:28 Do you want to bee a Roving Reporter? 00:31:19 Beekeeping News 00:31:58 Devastated Northland manuka honey producers seek chemical markers definition review from MPI 00:32:09 ApiNZ disappointed by beekeepers? votes on levy in New Zealand 00:38:36 Apiculture Conference 2019 00:44:09 Feedback from You 00:45:27 End of the Show 00:48:13 Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:48:21 What to help keep the Buzz going? 00:50:23  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/144 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Disappointment All Round – KM144

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping Q & A show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We enjoyed bringing it to you. In this show we answer questions about finding Bees, stopping wasps and Winter Preparations. Links / Resources mentioned this week  Swarm Trapping bees with a Mobile Swarm Trap – Michael Jordan https://kiwimana.co.nz/swarm-trapping-bees-with-a-mobile-swarm-trap-km104/ Bee Swarm Collectors https://kiwimana.co.nz/bee-swarm-collectors/ Swarm Commander https://swarmcommander.com/  How to Prepare a Beehive for Winter In New Zealand https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-prepare-a-beehive-for-winter-in-new-zealand/ Vespex - Wasp Control https://www.merchento.com/vespex.html Hill Laboratories https://www.hill-laboratories.com/testing/honey-testing/ Analytica https://www.analytica.co.nz/ What’s Your Number One Beekeeping Problem? https://kiwimana.co.nz/whats-your-number-one-beekeeping-problem/ What is in the Show  Finding Bees - How Find Bees For Free - 00:01:04 Getting Ready for Winter - 00:03:41 Wasps - How to stop them killing your bees - 00:06:48 Aggressive bees - What do I do? - 00:12:04 Tutin in Kawerau - 00:15:33 Government Madness in Florida - 00:16:46 End of the Show - 00:19:40  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/143 If you have a question feel free to visit:- http://kiwi.bz/problem Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Want to get the next episode the minute it is released, Learn ways to subscribe  HERE https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-subscribe-to-the-kiwimana-buzz-show/ Please Support this podcast on Patreon

Q and A - Finding Bees and stopping wasps - KM143

Yipee, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. John Berry is a third generation beekeeper and has worked in the family Business &quot;Arataki Honey&quot; before starting his own business “Berry Bees” with his brother Peter. He now produces comb-honey for the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market. Links / Resources mentioned this week John&#39;s website is Here:- http://www.berrybees.co.nz/ 2011 - Beekeepers fire up over outbreak  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&amp;objectid=11041524 2015 - An interview with John’s Father “Ian Berry” https://knowledgebank.org.nz/audio/ian-berry-interview/ 2016 - John Berry: Buzz off, you beekeeping bandits  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503459&amp;objectid=11658445 2019 - Beekeepers say there&#39;s not enough food for all hives as more and more are created  https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/beekeepers-say-theres-not-enough-food-all-hives-more-and-created 2019 - Corporate interests stinging local beekeepers  https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/larry-williams-drive/audio/john-berry-corporate-interests-stinging-local-beekeepers/ Arataki Honey website is HERE:- http://www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz/ What is in the Show  What do you love about beekeeping? 00:02:00 What happened to the clover this year? 00:02:59 How did John get started in Beekeeping? 00:03:28 How did Arataki Honey get started 00:03:45 What would John tell his younger self 00:06:06 Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share? 00:10:31 What can we do about AFB in New Zealand 00:12:19 The Honey levy proposed by Apiculture New Zealand 00:16:29 What does John think about the overstocking of hives in the Hawkes Bay? 00:18:12 What&#39;s the biggest issue facing beekeeping In the Hawkes Bay? 00:20:05 John work with VSH Queens 00:22:13 John is a Comb Honey Specialist producer 00:23:10 What does John use to Control Mites 00:24:46 John&#39;s mites showed signs of resistance to Bayvarol Strips 00:25:00 John is going to try Oxalic acid 00:27:30 Treated Bees produce more Honey 00:29:29 What&#39;s the biggest mistake you see a lot of new beekeepers making? 00:30:21 Is monitoring varroa mites a good idea? 00:31:15 Has Varroa benefited New Zealand Beekeeping? 00:34:30 Will Feral Bees return to New Zealand? 00:35:34 Why do bees turn nasty 00:37:59 Our Bees are designed to have a winter 00:41:00 Does the Hawkes Bay have a lot of wasps? 00:42:11 What are John?s plans for the coming season? 00:43:56 Is overstocking because of Manuka? 00:45:49 The pollination of clover is being threatened 00:46:40 The price of manuka sites is getting stupid 00:50:12 The Manuka Crop was zero this year in the HB 00:51:07 What does John think of the new Manuka Standard 00:54:20  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail inf

Beekeeping in the Hawkes Bay with Beekeeper John Berry - KM142

Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. In this episode we talk about bees fighting burglars and a massive wasp nest has been located near Hamurana. We also have roving reporters checking in from the USA,England and New Zealand. Links / Resources mentioned this week Top Free Beekeeping Podcast List https://kiwimana.co.nz/top-free-beekeeping-podcasts/  Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/07/burglar-covered-stings-landing-hive-filled-80000-bees-8852440/  All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest near Hamurana lifestyle block https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12209685 What is in the Show  Who helped us in bringing this show to you? 00:00:44 Top Beekeeping Podcasts 00:02:08 What does it mean to be an Organic or Natural Beekeeper? 00:04:57 Month coming up expectations 00:24:07 Handy Hint - Assessment Inspection 00:28:35 Roving Reporters 00:31:34 - Hampshire, England 00:32:05 - Christchurch, New Zealand 00:37:13 - Indiana, USA 00:44:36 - Oregon, USA 00:47:27 Beekeeping News 00:50:43 Burglar covered in stings after landing on hive filled with 80,000 bees 00:50:58 'All hell broke loose' - Exterminators battle monster wasp nest 00:53:29 End of the Show 00:57:09  Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes include pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non-supporters until the shows have been released to the public. The full show notes are here:- http://kiwi.bz/141 Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook - http://kiwi.bz/facebook Pinterest - http://kiwi.bz/pinterest Twitter - http://kiwi.bz/twitter Learn ways to subscribe Here:-  https://kiwimana.co.nz/how-to-subscribe-to-the-kiwimana-buzz-show/ Please Support this podcast

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