Episode 224: Chinese Tallow Research in the U.S. with Dr. Pierre Lau and Jennifer Standley
20-1-2026 | 33 Min.
In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss Chinese tallow plant research with Dr. Pierre Lau, a Research Ecologist at the USDA ERS, and Jennifer Standley, a PhD student at Auburn University Bee Center. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.
Episode 223: Small Hive Beetle Research with Dr. Bram Cornelissen
13-1-2026 | 39 Min.
In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis are joined by Dr. Bram Cornelissen to discuss his research on a variety of honey bee–related topics, including small hive beetle. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.
Episode 222: Honey Bee Viruses with Dr. Michelle Flenniken
09-12-2025 | 34 Min.
In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss honey bee viruses with Dr. Michelle Flenniken, professor in the Department of Plant Science and Plant Pathology at Montana State University. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.
Episode 221: Bioacoustics in Honey Bee Hives with Dr. Reed Johnson
02-12-2025 | 32 Min.
In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Cameron Jack discuss bioacoustics in relation to honey bee biology with Dr. Reed Johnson, a Professor at Ohio State University. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.
Episode 220: Understanding the Effects of Apiary Population Density on Colonies with Dr. Ashley Mortensen
18-11-2025 | 36 Min.
In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss physiological responses of colonies to apiary population density with Dr. Ashley Mortensen, a scientist with the Plant and Food Research Group at the Institute of Bioeconomy Science in New Zealand. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.
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