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PolliNation Podcast

Andony Melathopoulos
Pollinator Health
Beekeeping
Pollinators
Pollination
Bees
Oregon State University
Honey Production
Oregon State University Extension Service
Native Bees
Farm To School Program
Ground Nesting Bees
Honeybees
Native Plants
Sustainable Agriculture
Hoverflies
Beekeeping Practices
Oregon Honey and Mead Festival
Willamette Valley
Queen Bee Honey Co.
Almond Pollination

PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.

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Latest Episodes

Guest Mario Lupino joins host Andony Melathopoulos to discuss his PhD research on wildflower plantings in commercial apple orchards and a multi-year study testing pollinator attractant products. Learn how dedicating just 3–5% of orchard margins to na... more

Harry and Andony welcome back Northern California queen producer and almond pollination broker Russell Heitkam of Heitkam's Honey Bees to discuss looming challenges for the 2027 almond season. Heitkam reports high trucking costs driven by diesel pric... more

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Join us for a conversation with Shannon Mayhew, Stewardship Director and Biodynamic Estate Gardener at Brooks Wine. Shannon and the Brooks team were honored with the 2025 Oregon Bee Project Bee Steward Excellence Award for their outstanding commitmen... more

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Dr. Jordanna Sprayberry, Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Biology at Stony Brook University, joins the Pollination podcast to explain how agrochemical odors interfere with bees' ability to find flowers — and why that matters for entire... more

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Recent Guests

Russell Heitkam
Northern California queen producer and almond pollination broker
Heitkam's Honey Bees
Episode: 309 - Get What You Deserve: Why Beekeepers Must Demand More in 2027 | PolliNation
Shannon Mayhew
Stewardship Director and Biodynamic Estate Gardener at Brooks Wine
Brooks Wine
Episode: 308 - Making Bee Habitat in Vineyards | PolliNation
Jordanna Sprayberry
Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Biology at Stony Brook University; pollination neuroethologist
Stony Brook University
Episode: 307 - Are Bees Losing Their Way? How Odor Pollution Disrupts Pollination | PolliNation
Danilo Bevk
Researcher focused on pollinator diversity and ecology; leads a team at the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana; founder of the Slobee Society
National Institute of Biology (Ljubljana); Slobee Society
Episode: 306 - SloBees (Bumble Bee Surveys in Slovenia with Dr. Danilo Bevk) | PolliNation
Sam Droege
US Geological Survey bee monitoring lead, central figure in lab's development
US Geological Survey
Episode: 305 - Inside the USGS/FWS Native Bee Lab: Building Bee Monitoring, ID, and Data Capacity | PolliNation
Clare Maffei
US Fish and Wildlife Service employee, contributor to inventory/monitoring protocols
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: 305 - Inside the USGS/FWS Native Bee Lab: Building Bee Monitoring, ID, and Data Capacity | PolliNation
Brian Danforth
Professor of Entomology, Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: 304 - Millions of Solitary Bees in a Cemetery: Andrena regularis Aggregations and Parasite Dynamics | PolliNation
Sloan Tomlinson
Science communicator, photographer, educator, and autodidactic entomologist
That Wasp Guy
Episode: 303 - Wonderful World of Wasps | PolliNation
Aliza Fassler
PhD candidate in Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Episode: 302 - Forest Log Landings for Bees | PolliNation

Hosts

Dr. Adoni Melathopoulos
Host of PolliNation; Associate Professor of Pollinator Health; OSU Extension Service
Nicole Bell
Host of PolliNation podcast; pollinator specialist and extension educator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • I found this very helpful

    I look forward to every upload. 💛🌻🦇🐝🦋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    platelet Granny
    United States3 years ago
  • PolliNation podcast brings pollinators to life

    The best podcast about native bees in the US. It covers all the latest research on native bees and honey bees in Oregon and the rest of the country. Great range of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    molfamily
    United States3 years ago
  • Great pollinator podcast!

    This series has consistently had great guests talking about their work on a wider range of pollinator work than I knew existed. Production and audio has gotten better, and the questions from the host are deep. Plus I love his laugh. I’ve leaned a lot and hope to continue learning from this great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DylanWinkler
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast albeit common audio issues

    I enjoy this podcast and appreciate the host and array of guests he interviews. Audio issues are fairly common but worth putting up with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cage35554673
    United States5 years ago
  • Attracting pollinators garden.

    Really wish all plants mentioned were written down makes it easier to take notes. Kept rewinding trying to write them down on my notebook. Is there any link where I can find them? Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grumpy@CVS
    United States6 years ago

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Production quality and interview depth are strong, with actionable takeaways.
Audience appreciates diverse topics and regional perspectives.
Guests bring high expertise and practical insights for pollinator care.

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309 - Get What You Deserve: Why Beekeepers Must Demand More in 2027 | PolliNation
Q: Do you have any feel for trucking availability?
Heitkam says the outlook is uncertain, but trucking will cost more, and some East Coast beekeepers may decide not to send colonies to California unless pollination rates rise enough to offset expenses and risk.
309 - Get What You Deserve: Why Beekeepers Must Demand More in 2027 | PolliNation
Q: What are you hearing in the area of mite control in particular as that's our biggest problem?
Heitkam says mite pressure and management vary by region. He reports that some beekeepers are struggling, older treatments are becoming less effective, and newer products can work when used properly and early enough.
307 - Are Bees Losing Their Way? How Odor Pollution Disrupts Pollination | PolliNation
Q: Can you walk us through what you know, what you've learned so far about these scales and how they come together, and why they may matter when it comes to a bee's ability to navigate the world?
Sprayberry explains that odor can reach bees before they can see flowers, helping them locate distant patches. In wind-tunnel experiments, nearby-searching bees relied mainly on color, while bees searching from farther away used color and odor together, making odor pollution especially consequential for finding new patches.
307 - Are Bees Losing Their Way? How Odor Pollution Disrupts Pollination | PolliNation
Q: Can you break down what neuroethology is, and how does it help us think a little bit about how bees perceive the world and act in the world?
Sprayberry describes neuroethology as the study of how nervous systems process information and how that processing produces behavior. It helps connect sensory responses and behavior to environmental context and ecosystem effects.
308 - Making Bee Habitat in Vineyards | PolliNation
Q: What is your strategy for bringing the garden through the fall-winter transition?
She leaves leaves in garden beds and keeps most plant stems standing through winter, cutting back only when necessary and delaying the main cleanup until late March.

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A practical, science-forward show that brings together researchers, extension educators, land managers, and citizen-scientists to explore pollinator health, habitat restoration, and pollination science. Episodes highlight lab innovations, field studies, and real-world management strategies—from native bee monitoring and data standards to cemetery habitats and mason bee care—often featuring hands-on tutorials, collaborative projects, and policy-relevant discussions. A standout trait is the emphasis on cross-institution collaboration and actionable education for both hobbyists and professionals, with guests spanning universities, government agencies, and extension networks, all underscored by a mission to broaden access to pollinator science ... more

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2. Shannon Mayhew
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5. Sam Droege
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7. Brian Danforth
8. Sloan Tomlinson

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