🎙️Hello everyone, and welcome to this new episode about Honey Bee Health of BeeTuned podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Cameron Jack, Assistant Professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville, whose research focuses primarily on bee health.

In this episode, we’ll explore what led him to dedicate his career to studying bees, the daily surprises and challenges of this field, as well as the major issues facing our bee populations, far beyond the infamous varroa mite. We’ll also discuss the massive colony losses recently observed in the United States, the importance of nutrition, the role of viruses, pesticides, and the particular challenges of commercial beekeeping in the face of these threats.

A fascinating conversation that reminds us just how complex Honey bee health is, lying at the intersection of multiple environmental, agricultural, and biological factors.

Enjoy listening!🐝