Episode 161 – Beekeeping Myths, Course Updates, and 2026 Experiments 🧪🐝
What’s the real deal with summer ventilation hacks? Should you remove entrance reducers? In this episode, I break down some bad advice floating around YouTube, walk through key updates to the online course platform, and share the growing list of experiments I’ll be running in 2026. If you’ve noticed fewer uploads lately, there’s a reason for that too.What’s Inside This Episode:Why certain “ventilation tricks” can do more harm than goodReal talk on hive entrances, reducers, and hardware clothThe new course platform and how it fixes major pain pointsPreview of upcoming experiments on feeding, queen excluders, ventilation, and mite testingDIY hive sensors and environmental trackingLife updates: wedding planning, grad school, and production delaysWhy Listen to This Episode?This episode gives you a transparent look at what’s working and what’s not when it comes to hive management, course development, and community support. If you're curious about what's ahead for 2026 or want a heads-up on common mistakes to avoid this summer, it’s all here.Connect and Learn More:🌐 Website: https://beekeepingfornewbees.com🔗 Gear and blog site: https://bestbeekeepinggear.com💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ🫶 Nonprofit: https://thehealinghiveproject.org📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbeesSupport the Show:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbeesAbout the Podcast:Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 2% podcast with over 500,000 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 doesn’t in real-world beekeeping.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beekeeping-for-newbees/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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