Since learning about the plight of the honeybee, we have increased our dedication to preserving the species by combatting threats to sustainable apiaries. These measures include active and passive mitigation practices informed by the most sustainable practices. Our goal in apian research is to develop sustainable, treatment-free standards.

Our research to date has included systems analysis of the superorganism and thermal and time studies. These studies have been bio-inspired, seeking analogues and solutions to the honeybee threat found in nature. Below you will find a slideshow showing our initial thermography research applied to manufactured beehives. These anthropogenic hives appear in two forms: the Langstroth and Schiffer hives. We leave any conclusions between the two forms to the reader following examination of the thermal images.

Our team has passed the Spikenard Biodynamic Beekeeper Training course at Spikenard Farm and Honeybee Sanctuary in Floyd, VA. As such we embrace swarming and minimal protective equipment. See an example of a hive inspection shot in 180 degree VR here.