Bridget Mendel | Guest: Beekeeping Today Podcast

Mom/beekeeper / science write

Bridget Mendel is the former Bee Squad Program Director. She is currently the Communications Director for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. She loves working with bees, beekeepers, and the public to make the world a more habitable place for all people and all pollinators.

Education: Bridget holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.F.

Honey Bee Viruses with Declan Schroeder (362)

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Dec. 1, 2025

Honey Bee Viruses with Declan Schroeder (362)

Virologist Dr. Declan Schroeder joins Becky and guest co-host Bridget Mendel to explore the evolving world of honey bee viruses—how they spread, how Varroa changes the equation, and what current research reveals about colony health. This clear, accessible conversation helps beekeepers understand the viral pressures inside their hives and what the latest science means for managing bees today.

Guests: Declan Schroeder, Bridget Mendel

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