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The Bee's Knees

Jacy Meyer
Biodiversity
Native Bees
Climate Change
Bees
Pesticides
Pollination
Bee Conservation
Pollinators
Bumblebees
Australian Bees
Bumblebee
Nutritional Habits Of Bees
Hunger Gap
Habitat Loss
Native Flowers
Nordic Honeybee
Pollinator Cognition
Flower Traits
Environmental Stressors
Decision-Making

Bees are astonishingly intelligent, deeply connected little beings whose work keeps ecosystems thriving and our communities fed. They help power sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy landscapes. On The Bee’s Knees, we invite you into their world — a place full of wonder, surprises, and quiet brilliance — and share simple, meaningful ways you can support the real busy bees of our plane... more

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What if one of the most important numbers in nature has been wrong this whole time? Dr. James Dorey joins us to unpack his team’s groundbreaking global estimate of bee diversity — and why thousands of species may still be missing from the map. We exp... more

A common household mosquito repellent may be silently harming the bees in your garden. Dr. Kimmo Kaakinen shares his study on how volatilized prallethrin—used in household vaporizers and portable mosquito repellers—impairs bumblebees' ability to navi... more

What happens if the essential work of Europe’s wild pollinators suddenly disappears? Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher joins us to share insights from his study on how wild bees underpin Europe’s agricultural stability and what their decline could mean for food ... more

This World Bee Day, discover the gentle ground‑nesting bees powering our ecosystems. Dr. Jordan Kueneman explains how the GNBee project uses community science to map their nests and how you can get involved.

What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text... more

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Recent Guests

Kimmo Kaakinen
Researcher discussing pralithrin exposure in bumblebees
Finland-based researcher
Episode: Backyard Bee Threats: How everyday bug‑repellent vapors can disrupt bumblebees
Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher
Agriculture economist and researcher
Episode: When the Buzz Stops: Europe’s Wild Pollinator Collapse
Jordan Kueneman
Researcher and proponent of global community science for solitary ground-nesting bees
GNB project / academic researcher
Episode: Finding the Unseen Bees: Take Action This World Bee Day
Min Tang
Researcher studying mason bee guts in urban environments
Suzhou urban agriculture study sites
Episode: Gut Check for Urban Bees: Hidden pollinator pressures in cities
Kristina Hartzell
Representative from ADKAction, wildlife/environmental program lead
ADKAction
Episode: From Landfill to Pollinator Paradise: Rewilding a forgotten space
Kailey Maher
Representative from ADKAction, project coordinator
ADKAction
Episode: From Landfill to Pollinator Paradise: Rewilding a forgotten space
Dr. Lorenzo Pasquali
Researcher studying pollinators on Giannutri Island
University of Florence / Pisa
Episode: A Wild Bee Squeeze: A study in bee conservation
Nick Trull
Representative of RePollinate, a Scotland-based charity
RePollinate
Episode: RePollinate: Hands-on Help for Native Pollinators
Dr. Sabrina Rondeau
Researcher focusing on pesticide residues in farm soils and wild bees
Episode: How Pesticides Endanger Wild Bees

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JC Meyer
Host focusing on bee ecology and practical conservation guidance; often co-hosts with the other lead host.
Jaycee Meyer
Co-host and presenter; covers citizen science, habitat projects, and audience-facing tips.

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Apple Podcasts
#54
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#96
Hong Kong/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#180
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Toxic Nectar: How Pollinators are Exposed to Metals in Urban Landscapes
Q: What are the potential impacts on bees exposed to these metals, from mortality to behavioral changes?
Metals can cause mortality at high concentrations, alter morphology, delay brood development, affect foraging behavior, reduce gut microbiota health, and lower immunocompetence, with honeybees being the most studied species.
Toxic Nectar: How Pollinators are Exposed to Metals in Urban Landscapes
Q: So what initially inspired you to investigate trace metals in nectar?
The guest explains that despite honeybees being used as bio-indicators of pollution since the 1980s, there was little work pinpointing where bees encounter metals, leading to a focus on nectar and pollen as key exposure pathways.
Between Asphalt and Agriculture: Where Bees Find a Home
Q: What kinds of green spaces are most effective at attracting and supporting native bees in urban areas?
Leonardo explains that having many small, closely spaced green patches with a mix of features—bushes, ponds, varied grasses, and bare soils—creates the resources bees need for feeding and nesting, making heterogeneity key.
When the Buzz Stops: Europe’s Wild Pollinator Collapse
Q: What actionable steps can communities take right now to help mitigate risks?
Increase awareness and education about pollinators, avoid detrimental landscape changes, support biodiversity-friendly farming practices, reduce pesticide use at home, and participate in local conservation initiatives that create connected habitats.
When the Buzz Stops: Europe’s Wild Pollinator Collapse
Q: Why is the distinction between wild and managed pollinators important for policy and food security?
Wild pollinators contribute to crop productivity in ways that cannot always be replicated by managed pollinators, so policies must protect wild populations to prevent long-term declines in yields and to maintain food security and biodiversity.

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The show centers on pollinators, primarily bees, and translates cutting-edge research into practical ways listeners can help—whether through citizen science projects, habitat design, or everyday garden choices. Across episodes, topics range from urban pollinator health and the impact of pesticides to landscape-scale conservation, roadside habitats, and the balance between wild and managed bees. The program frequently features researchers, ecologists, and environmental practitioners who translate complex science into actionable tips for gardeners, planners, and community groups. A notable strength is blending rigorous scientific insights with real-world applications and community engagement, making it useful for listeners who want to support... more

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1. Kimmo Kaakinen
2. Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher
3. Jordan Kueneman
4. Min Tang
5. Kristina Hartzell
6. Kailey Maher
7. Dr. Lorenzo Pasquali
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