Sent in results; we collected data back in 2020 from client sites that were affected by the California Wildfires. After the fires, we sampled the beehives again, to measure how the fires impacted bee health. Can’t wait to see what data comes back!
Wildfires Oct 21
October 11, 2021
BY Emily O'Neil, Staff Scientist
Emily O'Neil is the primary staff scientist at The Best Bees Company. Emily works closely with CEO Noah Wilson-Rich to conduct research utilizing the data compiled from Best Bees beehives, searching for answers to big-pictures questions and trends in pollinator health. Emily graduated from Ithaca College in 2021 with a BS in Environmental Science and a minor in Apiology. She was the Head Lab Manager of the Environmental Science and Studies Department, and was the Head Beekeeper of the Ithaca College Apiary. Under Emily's leadership, they had a 100% overwintering rate (all the hives survived the winter). Emily received her Master Beekeeper Certification from Cornell University in the summer of 2022.
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