Episode #1908
Erika Thompson
Books mentioned
Coyote America
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Erika Thompson, founder of Texas Beeworks, explains honeybee communication, colony organization, reproduction, swarming, hive behavior, and pollination. She and Joe Rogan discuss humane bee relocation, beekeeping, responsible honey harvesting, honey authenticity, and the effects of pesticides, habitat loss, parasites, hornets, and other wildlife on bees and urban environments.
What they talked about
- Bee communication via pheromones
- Male drone bees' limited role
- Queen bee creation and colony decision-making
- Bee removal process and equipment
- Swarming as natural reproduction
- Commercial pollination and almond farming
- Murder hornets and bee defense
- Local honey and beekeeping support
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