Research
Science will save the bees.
Scientific Beekeeping
Bees are critical for a strong food system, economic security, and environmental resiliency. Yet pollinator health continues to decline. Here is our approach to solving the crisis:
| The Best System | The Best Process | The Best Data |
|---|---|---|
| We created Bzzz, a proprietary hive management system, to ensure the health of each beehive was recorded and ready for research. | Our beekeeping practices have been uniquely developed to control variables in our dataset. This ensures that what we record is reliable for ongoing research with our partners. | Bzzz has tracked data points from over 50,000 hive visits— measuring population, queen health, honey sums, and disease and mite levels in thousands of beehives nationwide. |
Our Research Partners
We share our data with the scientific community. Collectively, it’s used to understand trends, analyze what’s working and what isn’t, and create a barometer of environmental stability.
Our Affiliated Non-Profit
In 2014, we launched the Urban Beekeeping Laboratory & Bee Sanctuary as an official 501(c)3. This non-profit organization conducts studies to improve the health of pollinators worldwide.
