Plain Talk: Stressing Winter Bees (215) Honey Bee Obscura podcast

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Plain Talk: Stressing Winter Bees (215)

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In this week’s episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew delves into the challenges and dilemmas beekeepers face when managing small, struggling colonies in the heart of winter. With his signature mix of candor and experience, Jim explores the emotional and practical aspects of trying to save weak hives during the harshest months.

Jim shares personal anecdotes about a small swarm that settled in one of his hives, only to struggle against the odds. From emergency feeding with honey and fondant to the futility of late-season interventions, he discusses the fine line between helping a colony survive and simply prolonging the inevitable. Along the way, Jim reflects on the stressors that bees face—both natural and those inadvertently caused by beekeepers.

Whether it’s finding innovative ways to provide winter sustenance or grappling with the ethical questions of colony management, Jim’s stories resonate with beekeepers of all experience levels. He also reflects on the broader concept of stress—both for bees and beekeepers—and the delicate balance between intervention and letting nature take its course.

Join Jim as he navigates the complexities of winter beekeeping, offering insights that are both practical and thought-provoking.

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