Jason Ferrell
The Wayward Swarm, Part 4 (284)
The “Wayward Swarm” saga finally comes to an end as Jim Tew and Jason Ferrell inspect the troubled colony after weeks of uncertainty. Despite cold weather, overloaded trap cages, ladder mishaps, and multiple setbacks, the queen survived and the colony is thriving. Jim reflects on swarm management, …
The Wayward Swarm, Part 3 (283)
In this third installment of The Wayward Swarm , Jim Tew returns to the now-infamous swarm hanging high in a tree after days of cold rain and falling temperatures. Joined by longtime beekeeper friend Jason Ferrell, Jim attemp...
Exploring Mysteries of the Bee Yard (235)
On this rainy and unseasonably chilly spring day, Jim Tew heads out to his bee yard with longtime friend and former lab assistant Jason Ferrell. While the original plan was to inspect a package colony, the weather—and some un...
Rosario Candelero: Student Bee Vet (229)
In this episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew welcomes special guests Rosario Candelero, a veterinary student at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Jason Ferrell, a beekeeper and IT specialist. Together, they explore how beekeeping in...