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Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Stewart Spinks

371 episodes

1 week ago

In this week's Podcast: Having discussed the more serious pests and diseases that can affect our colonies, it’s time to finish off our Varroa chat and conclude with some of the less problematic issues that we sometimes encounter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 370 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE Bee Aware Varroa Information can be fo...

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In this week's Podcast: Having discussed the more serious pests and diseases that can affect our colonies, it’s time to finish off our Varroa chat and conclude with some of the less problematic issues that we sometimes encounter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 370 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE Bee Aware Varroa Information can be fo...

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Episodes (20/371)

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 374: Pollen Microscopy for Beekeepers

In this week's Podcast: Happy December everyone, and with activity slowing down around the apiaries it’s an ideal time to dust down the microscopes and see what’s floating around in some of our honey samples. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 374 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books: Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by DOrothy Hodges Rex Sawyer's Pollen Identificati...

2 days ago

17 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 373: Boiling Frames or Not?

In this week's Podcast: I’ve spent a bit of time at the workshop sorting through old super frames and trying to decide what’s the best way forward in terms of cleaning or not. Do we spend time and money boiling them, or is it better all round to consign them to the bonfire and start over? Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 373 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Informat...

1 week ago

17 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 372: Rescuing a Colony?

In this week's Podcast: The colder weather is upon us and it now feels like it should in November! I’ve been out and about around our apiaries and decided to rescue a small colony rather than let them die. I’m not sure if this is sensible or just a waste of time and effort. Listen in for the full sorry saga. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 372 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee ...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 371: Storm Claudia

In this week's Podcast: Storm Claudia hits and it feels like the rain will never stop. I’ve been having a go at building a hive and still haven’t been able to sort out my colony that’s been attacked by wasps. Here’s this week’s beekeeping updates. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 371 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE Bee Aware Varroa Inf...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 370: Honeybee Pests and Diseases - Part 3

In this week's Podcast: Having discussed the more serious pests and diseases that can affect our colonies, it’s time to finish off our Varroa chat and conclude with some of the less problematic issues that we sometimes encounter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 370 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HERE Bee Aware Varroa Information can be fo...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 369: Pests and Diseases - Part 3

In this week's Podcast: With Autumn slipping away and Winter on the horizon my thoughts continue to be filled with helping our colonies survive to next Spring. Feeding is complete, Autumn treatments removed, but the challenge of the Varroa mite goes on. With that in mind, here’s part two of pests and diseases. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 369 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The Natio...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 368: Pests and Diseases - Part 1

In this week's Podcast: After sharing my recent experiences with Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus I’ve had a number of requests to discuss, more widely, honeybee diseases. What to look out for and how they impact our honeybees. So, let’s kick off with possibly the nastiest ones of them all, the foul brood diseases! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 368 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances The Nation...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 367: Destruction of a Honeybee Colony

In this week's Podcast: It’s a bit of a somber mood in the office today as it’s been a rather sad end to the week. I’ve carried out the colony destruction on the hive with a heavy infection of CBPV and in today’s podcast I’ll explain the process and what happens next. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 367 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Please support our main sponsor and advertiser: Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Ethyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found here Th...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 366: Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus

In this week's Podcast: After a year of seeing colonies relatively disease and pest free, our final checks of the season have revealed one colony with visible signs of Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus or CBPV as we abbreviate it. It’s not great but could become a lot worse, listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 366 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazo...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 365: Treatment Removal and More Microscopy

In this week's Podcast: It’s been a busy week removing treatments from all of our hives now that we’ve reached the end of that particular phase of the season and I was delighted to see so many really strong colonies and nucs. It appears it was just in time as we feel the full force of Storm Amy. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 365 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon The Beekeeper's Dictionary...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 364: Apiary Slowdown and Microscopes

In this week's Podcast: As we fast approach the end of September, feeding for some hives continues but others are weighty enough. With everything slowing down in the apiaries, my thoughts have turned to some honeybee microscopy and today I’ll kick off the season with the microscopes I use. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 364 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment here The Beekeeper's Dictonary on Amazon The Beekeeper's Dictionary...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 363: Under Supering for Winter

In this week's Podcast: With treatments almost ready to come out of our hives, it’s time for me to start under supering, this technique, although not absolutely necessary and sometimes called Nadiring, is a simple and effective way to help your bees through Winter. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 363 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts. Asian Hornet book b...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 362: Asian Hornet Discussion

In this week's Podcast: I'm joined by beekeeper Chris Farrell who is currently battling the Asian Hornet alongside other beekeepers in Kent here in the UK. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 362 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Asian Hornet book by Sarah Bunker The Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew Durham The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in previous podcasts. Garde...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 361: Beekeeping Season Finale

In this week's Podcast: I was watching a TV Series recently and the last episode was called “The Season Finale”, well, rest assured, this isn’t my last podcast but it certainly feels like the season has drawn to a close as we bring our bees back from the Borage and discover a near starving colony. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 361 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I have discussed in pre...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 360: Autumn Feeding

In this week's Podcast: As we carry out final inspections of the year, my thoughts turn to autumn feeding, the recent emergency feeding and how I’ve dealt with the needs of our colonies through the late Summer. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 360 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. The Nation Bee Unit can be found HERE Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in last week's podcast. Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning Stainless Steel St...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

episode 359: H.I.H.M.S. Part 3

In this week's Podcast: This week, It’s the turn of my workshop to be scrutinised using my Honeybee Integrated Health Management System and my thoughts on why it might not be a good idea to remove dead colonies from your apiary too soon. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 359 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Here are some links to the type of equipment I was discussing in this week's podcast. Gardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaning Stainless Steel Stock Pots fo...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

358: Starving Bees & H.I.H.M.S. Part 2

In this week's Podcast: Are your bees starving? Reports across the UK of colonies under attack from wasps and running out of food have been frequent recently. I hope to explain how to get some food into them simply and without fuss. Also, part two of my Honeybee Integrate Health Management System. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 358 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Our Be...

3 months ago

20 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 357: Integrated Pest Management Systems

In this week's Podcast: So it’s Varroa Treatment time once more, that is for many beekeepers around the UK. And it falls within the umbrella of what a lot of beekeepers would term an Integrated Pest Management System. These days, with my focus on bee health I like to call it a Honeybee Integrated Health Management System, listen in to hear why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 357 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Gua...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 356: Other Varroa Treatments

In this week's Podcast: With so many Varroa mite treatments out there it can be quite confusing, and not just for the beginner beekeeper. Today I’ll review a few of the other treatments available and hint about the importance of an Integrated Pest Management system for beekeepers that I would rename! Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 356 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Ou...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

Episode 355: Autumn Treatments for Varroa

In this week's Podcast: The borage has been swathed, somewhat earlier this year than previously, so it’s time to bring home the honey crop and my mind turns to Autumn treatments for Varroa, but which one to choose from, there are so many. Listen in to hear my pick and why. Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 355 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet. Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey Company Hive Five Multi Guard Entrances VMD Website: Click HERE Join Our Beekeeping Community in th...

4 months ago

20 minutes