Is Beekeeping the antidote for the 21st century, We talk to Nigel Costley- KM129
Yay, we have just released a new beekeeping show. We hope you will enjoy this one. We sure enjoyed bringing it to you. Nigel Costley is a Beekeeper, Tutor and freelance journalist from Nelson in New Zealand. Nigel has been keeping bees for over forty years. He is unofficially known as Nelson's Top Bee bore :) Resources mentioned in the show You will find the BeeSotted podcast HERE Nigel's teaches beekeeping at Taratahi in Nelson, find more details HERE Nigel's first Beekeeping Teacher was Andrew Mathesons, His book is Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – 5th Edition. Get a copy HERE Tom Seeleys Study :- Life-history traits of wild honey bee colonies living in forests around Ithaca, NY, USA Ron Hoskins work on VSH Bees, find out more HERE Beekeeper investigated after discovery of 22 dead hives in Auckland, read the story HERE Shock at teen's death from sting, read the story HERE Our interview with Frank Lindsay from Wellington can be played HERE Vespex Wasp Poison The Nelson Beekeepers club is HERE What is in the Show How did Nigel become Nelsons Bee Bore 00:02:58 What do you love about about bees? 00:04:21 How did you first get started as a beekeeper? 00:05:40 Is Andrew Matheson a Diplomat Now? 00:06:45 Nigels Beekeeping course at Taratahi 00:07:51 Do you think New Zealand will ever be AFB Free? 00:09:23 Do you think we will see a varroa Resistant bee in New Zealand 00:10:22 Nigel has been inspired by Ron Hoskins 00:12:06 Nelson doesn't have manuka madness yet 00:19:19 Does Nigel Think unlicensed Hives are a problem 00:20:16 22 unregistered dead hives found in Auckland 00:21:32 People don't know what AFB Looks like 00:22:48 Gadgets in Beekeeping - A good thing? 00:22:52 Nigel was involved when varroa first arrived in the South Island 00:26:35 How did Varroa mites arrive in Auckland 00:31:04 Where are kiwimana's Hives located? 00:31:55 When is S2 of Nigels Podcast coming out? 00:33:10 Nick Wallingford podcast from 2006 00:34:06 Do you have a funny beekeeping experience that you would like to share with our listeners? 00:35:05 Ways to help prevent Anaphylactic shock in Children 00:40:59 All people that report swarms are allergic to bees stings 00:42:44 What's the biggest issue facing beekeeping In Nelson? 00:44:34 How do you get in touch with Nigel? 00:47:20 Full show notes These notes are a summary of the full show notes. The full show notes includes pictures and more detail information about the show. The full shows are locked for non supporters until the shows has been released to the public. The full show notes are here:-http://kiwi.bz/nigel Thanks Gary and Margaret kiwimana buzz Beekeeping Show Follow us on Social Media Facebook Pinterest Twitter Please Support this podcast