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Beekeeping Today Podcast

Beekeeping Today Podcast

De: Jeff Ott Becky Masterman
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The weekly podcast bringing beekeepers the latest news, research, and insights on honey bees. Hosted by Jeff Ott and Dr. Becky Masterman, each episode features conversations with beekeepers, scientists, authors, and industry leaders. Whether you're just starting your first hive or managing hundreds, you'll find practical tips, fresh perspectives, and engaging stories to inspire your beekeeping journey.2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas
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  • Terra Vera Update: Hive Health, Biosecurity, and Varroa Control (379)

    Terra Vera Update: Hive Health, Biosecurity, and Varroa Control (379)
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman welcome back Dr. Jeff Pettis and Carlos Perea of Terra Vera for an update on their evolving approach to honey bee health—one that goes beyond traditional varroa control. The discussion begins with a listener question on varroa management in top bar hives, highlighting the complexity of applying existing treatments across different hive configurations. From there, the conversation shifts to Terra Vera's oxidant-based technology, which mimics natural immune responses found in mammals and honey bees. Carlos explains how their chemistry, originally developed for plant health, showed effectiveness against mites and pathogens while remaining safe for bees at specific concentrations. Dr. Pettis shares results from cage studies and colony-level trials, demonstrating that the product can be applied directly to brood and adult bees without observed mortality under proper conditions. The conversation expands into two developing applications: Hive Health, aimed at improving colony resilience and reducing pathogen loads, and Hive Wash, designed to disinfect equipment and dead-outs by eliminating bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This introduces a broader concept of biosecurity—an area often overlooked in beekeeping but increasingly critical for managing disease transmission within and between apiaries. The episode also explores the role of viruses in colony collapse, the interaction between varroa and pathogen load, and early observations suggesting potential benefits in queen rearing. While distribution methods and application efficiency are still being refined, Terra Vera's work points toward a more integrated approach to colony health. This episode highlights the importance of moving beyond single-solution treatments and toward comprehensive hive management strategies that include nutrition, parasite control, and biosecurity. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: Terra Vera Website: https://terravera.comProject Apis m. (PAm): https://www.projectapism.orgHoney Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.orgThe National Honey Board: https://honey.comHoney Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode! As a beekeeper, you want products that benefit you and your bees. When you choose Premier Bee Products, you choose hive components that are healthier for bees and more productive for you. Because we believe that in beekeeping, details make all the difference. Premier Bee Products: Better for bees. Better for beekeepers. Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off your next online order. APIS Tactical is a beekeeping brand focused on innovation. We create a wide range of gear for beekeepers of all types—whether you're managing a few hives or working bees every day. We combine science and artistry to create purposeful, hardworking gear. We're here to help you care for your bees with confidence, so you can focus on what matters most—your hive. Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com HiveIQ is revolutionizing the way beekeepers manage their colonies with innovative, insulated hive systems designed for maximum colony health and efficiency. Their hives maintain stable temperatures year-round, reduce stress on the bees, and are built to last using durable, lightweight materials. Whether you're managing two hives or two hundred, HiveIQ's smart design helps your bees thrive while saving you time and effort. Learn more at HiveIQ.com. We'd like to thank Vita Bee Health for supporting the podcast. Vita provides proven tools for controlling Varroa—from Apistan and Apiguard to the new VarroxSan extended-release oxalic acid strips—helping beekeepers keep stronger, healthier colonies. Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: ...
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  • Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews: Beekeepers and Innovations (Part 1)

    Midwest Honey Bee Expo Interviews: Beekeepers and Innovations (Part 1)
    Apr 3 2026

    In this special Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Jeff Ott and Becky Masterman record live from the floor of the Midwest Honey Bee Expo, bringing listeners a series of conversations with beekeepers, educators, and innovators shaping today's beekeeping community.

    The episode captures the energy of the expo, where hundreds of beekeepers gather to learn, connect, and share ideas. From practical hive management to emerging technologies and equipment, these conversations highlight the diversity of perspectives and experiences within beekeeping.

    Jeff and Becky begin with David Burns, a well-known educator and EAS Certified Master Beekeeper, who shares insights on queen acceptance and the importance of ensuring colonies are truly queenless before requeening. The discussion then shifts to Amanda Stoltz of BroodMinder, who explains how hive monitoring data can help beekeepers make better decisions without unnecessary disturbance. Finally, Tracy Perlmeyer of Hive Butler introduces a versatile tool designed to make beekeeping tasks cleaner, easier, and more efficient.

    Together, these interviews reflect the collaborative spirit of beekeeping—where shared knowledge, innovation, and community support help beekeepers at all levels succeed.

    This is Part 1 of a multi-episode series recorded at the 2026 Midwest Honey Bee Expo.

    Featured Guests

    • David Burns – EAS Certified Master Beekeeper; educator and YouTube content creator
    • Amanda Stoltz – BroodMinder, New Queen Bee
    • Tracy Pielemeir – Hive Butler, Founder

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    Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.

    Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com

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    We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com

    Thank you for listening!

    Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Bolero de la Fontero by Rimsky Music; Perfect Sky by Graceful Movement; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott.

    Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC

    ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases

    Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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  • [Bonus] Short - Winning Honey with Stephanie Slater

    [Bonus] Short - Winning Honey with Stephanie Slater
    Apr 1 2026

    In this Beekeeping Today Podcast Short, Stephanie Slater launches a new monthly series focused on honey shows, judging, and the art of presenting hive products.

    Stephanie begins by sharing how she got started in beekeeping, tracing her journey from attending an Earth Day presentation to becoming an active honey show competitor and judge. Her story sets the stage for a series designed to make honey shows more accessible to beekeepers at all levels.

    This first episode focuses on the value of entering honey shows. Stephanie explains how competition raises quality standards, helps beekeepers improve their craft, and serves as an important educational tool for the public. Honey shows don't just reward good beekeeping—they help tell the story of honey bees and the products they produce.

    She also introduces one of the most approachable entry points: the Center for Honey Bee Research Black Jar Contest. Unlike traditional shows, this competition focuses entirely on taste, with entries judged blind. Stephanie walks through the basics of entering, including submission timing, entry requirements, and what to expect during judging.

    Throughout the episode, Stephanie emphasizes that honey shows are not just about winning ribbons—they're about learning, improving, and connecting with other beekeepers.

    This new monthly series will release on the first Wednesday of each month, offering practical guidance for anyone interested in improving their hive products and participating in honey shows.

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    Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.

    Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com

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    We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com

    Thank you for listening!

    Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Bolero de la Fontero by Rimsky Music; Perfect Sky by Graceful Movement; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott.

    Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC

    ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases

    Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC
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very informative, formic pro and heat seem to be in our bee keeping future.

thank you for a great show

mites are in our future, Sammy has the answers

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good episode. I can't wait to see or listen to what comes next from this podcast

found a new podcast for bees

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I enjoy the humor and teaching of many of these podcast. They have a lot of popular and informative beekeeper guest.

Great Podcast!

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I started listening to Honeybee Obscura, and took up listening to this podcast because it was the next best thing. Different styles, but I am now just as fond of this podcast

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