When colonies are under pressure, outcomes matter.
When applied through fogging, ApiVera delivered over 90% survival during transport conditions where losses typically accelerate.
Survival
Survival from beginning
Lift
Higher survival vs control
Loss reduction
Fewer colony losses vs control
Survival comparison
From beginning
ApiVera Fog
Method note
“Bee Nutrition Supplement Equalized” adjusts Bee Nutrition Supplement survival rates to account for the larger sample size, allowing for a more normalized comparison against ApiVera Fog.
What this shows
Stronger survival through one of the most stressful moments in the beekeeping workflow.
Commercial transport workflow
Georgia to California pollination movement.
Commercial colonies are loaded, secured, and moved cross-country for California pollination, exposing hives to heat, confinement, vibration, and nutritional stress.
Georgia
Origin
California
Pollination destination
Your operation impact
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Based on the survival rates in this transport trial, this estimate compares projected total losses for ApiVera Fog versus control and the pollination revenue protected by minimizing losses.
Visual comparison
Control vs ApiVera Fog
Projected total losses
at 100 hives
at 100 hives
about 76% fewer losses vs control
24 avoided losses x $200 per hive
iEstimated pollination revenue protected = avoided losses x revenue per hive
Illustration based on observed trial survival rates: 92.54% for ApiVera Fog and 68.75% for control under transport conditions.
Revenue estimate assumes ~$200 pollination revenue per hive; actual results vary.
From survival to strength
Most treatments aim to reduce losses. ApiVera Fog maintained stronger surviving colonies through transport stress.
Survival tells one part of the story. Frame counts show whether colonies maintain strength after movement and stress.
Stronger colonies through transport stress.
During cross-country movement for California pollination, ApiVera Fog showed stronger normalized colony growth after deadouts were removed from analysis.
ApiVera Fog
Frame growth
ApiVera Fog
Net frames gained after dead removal
Control
Frame growth
Trial Type
Commercial Transport
Destination
California Pollination
Measurement
Dead-Removed Frame Counts
Comparison
Bee Nutrition Supplement + Control
Analysis method
Dead colonies were removed from this comparison to evaluate strength among surviving colonies.
California pollination transport
Percent colony strength growth
Normalized percent growth based on surviving colony frame counts from shipping to receiving.
+95 net frames
+77 net frames
+72 net frames
Key readout
After removing deadouts, hives treated with ApiVera Fog grew 24.5% compared with 9.7% for Bee Nutrition Supplement and 15.3% for Control.
Why this matters commercially
Commercial performance extends beyond survival alone.
Stronger surviving colonies may help reduce stress-related setbacks during pollination movement and improve operational consistency after arrival.
Pollination Readiness
Stronger arriving colonies may improve pollination preparedness.
Reduced Disruption
Fewer weakened colonies can reduce operational intervention after transport.
Commercial Strength
Frame counts help evaluate whether colonies maintain usable strength through movement.
Workflow Compatibility
Designed to fit into commercial beekeeping operations and seasonal workflows.
Application approach
Designed for real-world beekeeping operations
ApiVera Hive Health is designed to fit into a range of beekeeping workflows. While fogging has shown strong consistency and coverage in trials, many beekeepers are also seeing positive results using manual and battery-powered sprayers.
Application Flexibility
ApiVera Hive Health has shown promising results across multiple application methods including foggers, manual sprayers, and battery-powered backpack sprayers.
Coverage & Consistency
Fogging can improve distribution and consistency across the hive, especially at larger scale operations.
Operational Fit
Every beekeeping operation is different. Beekeepers should choose the application method that best fits their workflow, scale, and equipment preferences.
Built Around Hive Health
The goal is healthier, more resilient colonies — regardless of whether treatment is applied through fogging or spraying.
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