
In this episode we kick off Varroa Week and a new run of shorter spring episodes focused on helping you make better decisions in real time. We talk about why mite management needs to be part of every beekeeper’s plan, what is coming over the next five episodes, and how listeners can help shape what comes next. The new app is officially live: https://studio.com/beekeeperWhat’s Inside This Episode:• Launching a new week of shorter spring beekeeping episodes• Why Varroa mites must be part of every beekeeper’s plan• How many new beekeepers buy gear but skip mite strategy• This week’s roadmap: biology, testing, treatments, and Noroa• Why colonies can look healthy while mite damage is already spreading• Lessons learned from colonies lost before understanding Varroa• How listeners can help choose future episode topicsWhy Listen to This Episode?If you do not have a mite plan, this episode helps you start one now. It also sets up a full week of practical Varroa content timed for spring beekeeping decisions.More Info:🌐 https://beekeepingfornewbees.com🔗 https://bestbeekeepinggear.com📺 https://youtube.com/@beekeepingfornewbees💬 https://discord.gg/XzkqFKrjMJ🫶 https://thehealinghiveproject.org☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/beekeepingfornewbeesAbout the Podcast:Beekeeping For Newbees is a top 1.5% podcast with over 700,000 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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 207 – Listener's Choice: Bear Fences, Box Reversals, and Choosing Frames for a Split 🐝

Episode 206 – Varroa Week Wrap-Up: Norroa Explained and Is It Worth It? 🐝🛡️

Episode 205 – Varroa Week: Treatment Options Every Beekeeper Should Know 🐝🛡️

Episode 204 – Varroa Week Continues: How to Test Mite Levels 🐝🛡️
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