What happens when a truck, carrying 300 beehives, rolls off the side of the road? Mass chaos, bewildered law enforcement, stings... and a few heroic beekeepers.

This is what happened recently in norther Washington State. Our guest on this episode of Bee Love Beekeeping is Derek Condit, just one of the rescuers who helped save those millions of honey bees, and restore some order to the scene. The details are fascinating!

In this episode, we also get a brief synopsis of the great bee die-off of 2025, complete with what you should be doing to protect your hives. We hear wild & crazy beekeeping stories and learn about 'Shungite' beehives.

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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Videos of bee recovery effort after accident: https://youtu.be/MkG-wAoribs https://youtu.be/Jv34xidOlTs

NEWS FLASH: Research results on the 2025 American honey bee die off! The results can help every beekeeper.

Then we go to the great white north for a discussion with Raylynn White from Bee Haven to discuss beekeeping in Newfoundland - the unique challenges posed by the local climate and the successful avoidance of Varroa mites.

She highlights her innovative work in correctional facilities, where she teaches inmates about beekeeping, fostering mindfulness and respect. Rae Lynn also emphasizes the importance of community and kindness in beekeeping clubs, sharing her experiences that led to the creation of Bee Haven, a supportive online community for beekeepers.

She also shares her insights on beekeeping and her love of honey bees, emphasizing the importance of understanding bee behavior, the differences between queen cups and queen cells, and the necessity of protective gear. She recounts a memorable beekeeping adventure and offers valuable advice for beginners, including the significance of mentorship in the beekeeping community.

It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/

Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.

https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/

Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com

Raylynn - Bee Haven: https://www.facebook.com/Beehaven2022

USDA-ARS Research: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.28.656706v1.full

What is beekeeping like in Nigeria? It must be different, and certainly there are some similarities and much to be learned.

Our guest in this episode is Mr. Osita Anumene who runs Slasita Farm and apiary near Abuja, Nigeria. We will talk about their aggressive bees, the types of hive designs they use, bee forage, and honey production. We learn their techniques for catching swarms, and of course top it all of with a wild & crazy beekeeping story or two.

Why harvest honey at night? Find out in this truly unique episode. It's all about having fun while we learn about beekeeping and sharing the love of honey bees!

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Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Mann Lake! https://www.mannlakeltd.com/

Mann Lake discount code: MLBEELOVE10 for $10 off a $100 order.

https://www.beelovebeekeeping.com/

Eric@BeeLoveBeekeeping.com

Slasita Farm: https://www.facebook.com/Slasitafarmsltd/