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 good
• Real talk on hive entrances, reducers, and hardware cloth
• The new course platform and how it fixes major pain points
• Preview of upcoming experiments on feeding, queen excluders, ventilation, and mite testing
• DIY hive sensors and environmental tracking
• Life updates: wedding planning, grad school, and production delays

Why 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.

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