The New England Buzz
Welcome to The New England Buzz, with Clarkson Tanner & Amanda Smith. This podcast is crafted for beekeepers, pollinator enthusiasts, farmers, and homesteaders. We take deep dive in to the latest trends, news, and insights in beekeeping, pollination, and sustainable agriculture, offering practical tips and inspiring stories to support bees and their caretakers. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just passionate about pollinators, join us to explore the buzzing world of bees and their vital role in our ecosystems.
Episodes
6 episodes
Detailed Guide to Conducting a Sugar Roll for Varroa Mite Counts
In this episode of The New England Buzz on Beekeeping, we dive into the essential practice of monitoring varroa mite infestations in honeybee colonies using the sugar roll method. Perfect for beginner beekeepers or seasoned apiarists l...
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Episode 15
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17:54
June Beekeeping in Maine, New Hampshire, & Vermont in zones 5 - 6 for 2025
In this episode we discuss beekeeping for the month of June in 2025 for Southern Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Covering best practices, tips, integrated Pest Management and expending on the expert advice from local beekeepers in the New En...
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Episode 14
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18:13
Apivar 2.0 The Next-Generation Varroa Mite Treatment
In today's episode of The New England Buzz, we explore Apivar 2.0, a game-changing varroa mite treatment from Véto-pharma, now EPA-registered in the USA and will soon be available in most States. Discover how this fast-acting, highly effective ...
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Episode 16
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11:24
The 2025 Beekeepers Playbook - Month by Month
In this episode of The New England Buzz we discusses a recently updated Beekeepers Playbook for Southern Maine that we were able to get our hands on, created for and used by a Southern Maine beekeeper. It goes from month to month playing out li...
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Episode 10
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23:24
Best Practices for Hive Health - Beekeeping Management in 2025
In this episode of The New England Buzz on Beekeeping, we explore Best Management Practices (BMPs) for thriving honey bee colonies. Learn expert tips from Best Management Practices for Hive Health on personal safety, hive maintenance, and reduc...
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Episode 8
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30:14
OA Vaporization & VarroxSan - A Next-Generation Varroa Mite Treatment for 2025
In today's episode of The New England Buzz, we explore OA Vaporization and a new product VarroxSan, for slow release Oxalic Acid, a game-changing varroa mite treatment, now EPA-registered in the USA and is available in most or all States. Disco...
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Episode 6
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18:20