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Bee Talks
by Connecticut Beekeepers Association
Bee Talks is Connecticut Beekeepers Association’s monthly podcast and live discussion series hosted by Master Beekeeper Bill Hesbach. Each session offers practical, science-based guidance and gives you the chance to ask Bill and other Connecticut experts your beekeeping questions. Whether you are new or experienced, Bee Talks helps you stay informed, understand seasonal challenges, and build healthier hives. Have a question or want to share something with the Bee Talks discussion group? Jump on in at ctbees.org
Episodes
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Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • May 2026
In this episode of Bee Talks, we cover a wide range of spring management questions, from handling newly caught swarms and treating broodless colonies to feeding packages and timing supers. We talk about simple approaches to splitting hives for newer beekeepers, how long it takes queens to begin...
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Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • April 2026
In this episode of Bee Talks, we focus on early spring hive management and how to respond coming out of winter. We talk through what to do after losing a colony, including cleanup, frame, and equipment reuse. We cover adding supers, whether to reverse deeps, and how to think about equalizing or...
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Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • March 2026
In this episode of Bee Talks, we focus on what to pay attention to as colonies come out of winter and start building into spring. We talk about when it actually makes sense to feed, what to look for before adding syrup, and how to approach mite treatment and use as colonies expand. We also cover...
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Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • December 2025
In this episode of Bee Talks, we get into how to keep an eye on your bees when you can’t open the boxes. We talk about using thermal cameras in winter, how to read hot and cold spots on hives, what cluster position really tells you, and why brood nests often restart around the winter solstice…
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Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • November 2025
In this episode of Bee Talks we discuss how to read winter hive temperature data, decide if colonies are broodless, set realistic honey store targets, time oxalic vapor and Norroa™ treatments, and insulate colonies for year-long health. More about the episode + links >
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bee Talks is Connecticut Beekeepers Association’s monthly podcast and live discussion series hosted by Master Beekeeper Bill Hesbach. Each session offers practical, science-based guidance and gives you the chance to ask Bill and other Connecticut experts your beekeeping questions. Whether you are new or experienced, Bee Talks helps you stay informed, understand seasonal challenges, and build healthier hives. Have a question or want to share something with the Bee Talks discussion group? Jump on in at ctbees.org
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Connecticut Beekeepers Association
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Bee Talks is Connecticut Beekeepers Association’s monthly podcast and live discussion series hosted by Master Beekeeper Bill Hesbach. Each session offers practical, science-based guidance and gives you the chance to ask Bill and other Connecticut experts your beekeeping questions. Whether you are...
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