Episode 181 – Bees in the News (29): Horned Devil Bees, Smart Bees & Vaccine Breakthroughs 🐝🗞️
This Bees in the News edition covers four fascinating stories from around the world, from new species discoveries to the first honeybee vaccine. We look at how research and innovation continue to change our understanding of bees, their intelligence, and the threats they face.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Discovery of the horned “Lucifer” bee in Western Australia’s goldfields
- How small hive beetle larvae convert excess pollen into usable food
- New research showing that bees can perceive and measure time
- The first successful vaccine for American foulbrood disease
- A misleading viral post about queen bee insemination and why it’s wrong
- How social media often distorts beekeeping practices for clicks
- Final reflections on seasonal slowdown and winter beekeeping prep
Why Listen to This Episode?
It’s an engaging round-up of bee science, discovery, and controversy, highlighting what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for everyday beekeepers.
More Info:
🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com
🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com
📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees
💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ
🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees
Referenced Articles:
🌏 Horned “devil” bee found in remote Goldfields prompts call for further research (ABC News)
🍯 Circular Economics: Honey Bee Pest Turns Excess Pollen Into Food (Entomology Today)
🧠 Bees Can Tell Time: New Study Reveals Shockingly Advanced Insect Intelligence (The Debrief)
💉 Vaccine for Honeybees Successfully Completes Efficacy Trials (DVM 360)
About the Podcast:
Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5 % podcast with over 600,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.
Beekeeping For Newbees mobile app: https://studio.com/beekeeper Pre-Inspection Checklist: https://beekeepingfornewbees.com/pre-inspection-checklist/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beekeeping-for-newbees/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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This Bees in the News edition covers four fascinating stories from around the world, from new species discoveries to the first honeybee vaccine. We look at how research and innovation continue to change our understanding of bees, their intelligence, and the threats they face.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Discovery of the horned “Lucifer” bee in Western Australia’s goldfields
- How small hive beetle larvae convert excess pollen into usable food
- New research showing that bees can perceive and measure time
- The first successful vaccine for American foulbrood disease
- A misleading viral post about queen bee insemination and why it’s wrong
- How social media often distorts beekeeping practices for clicks
- Final reflections on seasonal slowdown and winter beekeeping prep
Why Listen to This Episode?
It’s an engaging round-up of bee science, discovery, and controversy, highlighting what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for everyday beekeepers.
More Info:
🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com
🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com
📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees
💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ
🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbees
Referenced Articles:
🌏 Horned “devil” bee found in remote Goldfields prompts call for further research (ABC News)
🍯 Circular Economics: Honey Bee Pest Turns Excess Pollen Into Food (Entomology Today)
🧠 Bees Can Tell Time: New Study Reveals Shockingly Advanced Insect Intelligence (The Debrief)
💉 Vaccine for Honeybees Successfully Completes Efficacy Trials (DVM 360)
About the Podcast:
Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5 % podcast with over 600,000 downloads, helping new and experienced beekeepers grow stronger colonies and make smarter decisions through every season. Listen weekly for practical guidance, swarm stories, and honest takes on what works and what does not in real-world beekeeping.
Beekeeping For Newbees mobile app: https://studio.com/beekeeper Pre-Inspection Checklist: https://beekeepingfornewbees.com/pre-inspection-checklist/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beekeeping-for-newbees/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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