Short treatment windows
Choose a workflow that fits buildup, pollination, post-harvest work, and the realities of remote yards.
For commercial beekeepers
Healthier bees. Stronger beekeeping operations.
ApiVera was designed to help beekeepers thrive by supporting healthier colonies and making treatment workflows easier to carry out at commercial scale.
Fast treatments
10–20 sec
Per hive with the Backpack Mister for Hive Health in single-deep workflows.
Easy to deploy
Crew-ready
Choose a workflow your team can learn quickly and repeat across remote yards.
Built to scale
Customize
Size your Hive Health needs first, then request pricing based on volume and shipping.
Built for the business of beekeeping
Throughput, labor, safety, and colony outcomes—all in the same plan.
Choose the method that fits the yard. Plan the timing. Give crews a repeatable process. Measure the outcomes that matter.
Colony Health at Scale
Built for commercial beekeepers managing both bees and business performance.
When losses climb, the impact shows up everywhere: more replacement cost, more labor, weaker production, and more pressure on the business. ApiVera is designed to help operators run a treatment workflow that is practical, trainable, and easier to scale.
Simpler crew execution
Give seasonal crews a process they can learn quickly and repeat with more consistency.
Safety that matters
Commercial operators care about bee safety, queen safety, crew safety, and field practicality.
Outcomes worth tracking
Keep the conversation focused on mite pressure, queen health, pathogens, nutrition, brood pattern, and survivability.
A practical operating model
Plan the season. Choose the method. Train the crew.
ApiVera adapts to the way you work. Start with the treatment window, choose the application method that fits the yard, and give crews a repeatable process they can follow with confidence.
Plan
Map treatment timing around buildup, transport, honey flow, post-harvest work, and overwintering preparation.
Choose
Select the right application workflow by throughput, mobility, power access, and yard setup.
Train
Roll out a simpler field process with clearer equipment choice, application guidance, and team support.
Choose the right ApiVera product
One platform for live colonies and empty equipment.
Use Hive Health with live colonies throughout the season. Use Hive Wash on deadouts, empty boxes, tools, and equipment when no live bees are present.
Live colonies
Hive Health
The honey flow program for commercial operators treating live colonies.
Safe for brood and queens
Spring buildup, honey flow, fall prep
Flexible application workflows
Confirm compatibility before apiary-wide use
Do not apply Hive Health at the same time as an essential oil–based hive product. If one was used previously, test a limited number of representative hives and observe them for 24 hours before broader application.
Deadouts + equipment
Hive Wash
The cleaning workflow for empty equipment when no live bees are present.
Empty boxes
Tools and equipment
Pre-season prep
Application methods
Choose the workflow that fits your operation.
Compare cost, crew involvement, power, and the main advantage of each method.
Backpack Mister
Popular choiceMobile, fast, and well-suited to crews moving through remote or irregular yards.
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Cost profile
Lower
Control
Operator-driven
Power
Built-in battery
Primary advantage
Fastest
- • 10–20 seconds per hive for Hive Health in single-deep workflows.
- • Strong fit for remote yards and mobile crews.
- • Requires more operator involvement than automated systems.
On-Hive Fogger
Automated, repeatable on-hive application.
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Cost profile
Mid
Control
Automated
Power
60V battery
Primary advantage
Repeatable dosing
- • Battery-powered for field portability.
- • Can be used with both single- and double-deep hive configurations.
- • Useful for operators who prioritize consistency across crews.
High Efficiency Fogger
The automated option for palletized, high-volume commercial workflows.
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Cost profile
Higher
Control
Automated
Power
Power bank / generator
Primary advantage
High throughput
- • Designed for larger palletized commercial yards.
- • Prioritizes automation, throughput, and chemistry efficiency.
- • Requires an external power solution and more setup planning.
Field-tested with researchers and beekeepers
Designed around the challenges commercial beekeepers face.
We have worked alongside researchers and commercial beekeepers in the field to ensure ApiVera addresses the challenges operators face—from queen performance and mite pressure to pathogens, nutrition, and survivability.
Queen health
Queen quality supports brood continuity and long-term colony performance.
Mite drop
Operators want to know whether a treatment is making a visible difference in pressure.
Pathogens
Pathogen pressure can influence survivability and the economics of rebuilding.
Overall nutrition
Resilient colonies need support, not just pressure knockdown.
Dr. Jeff Pettis research
Queen Safety and Quality
- • Treated queen cells were evaluated under commercial queen-rearing conditions.
- • No immature queen mortality was observed in either treated group.
- • Queens from both treated groups were heavier than queens in the control group.
Field observations
Mite drop and brood pattern
- • Strong mite drop has been observed after treatment in some commercial settings.
- • Brood pattern ratings have also been stronger in treated groups in some field observations.
Commercial transport case study
Supporting colonies through a cross-country move
- • Commercial colonies were treated before transport from Georgia to California.
- • More than 90% of the treated colonies survived the cross-country move.
Explore more ApiVera resources
See studies, field stories, videos, and application guides.
Visit the main ApiVera resources section for the broader library of research briefs, case studies, field observations, and beekeeper education materials.
Go to ApiVera resourcesTreatment planning
Fit treatments into the season and the workday.
ApiVera can be incorporated into spring, honey flow, and fall workflows. Choose the application method that fits the yard, then plan around workable weather and good hive coverage.
Step 1
Choose the seasonal window
Plan treatments around spring buildup, honey flow needs, or fall preparation.
Step 2
Check field conditions
Avoid very cold conditions and choose a workable window for the crew and colonies.
Step 3
Select the application method
Match the equipment to yard access, crew size, power availability, and throughput goals.
Step 4
Treat consistently
Follow the application guide and use the same process across crews and yards.
Field tip
Plan treatments for workable weather, then use a consistent crew process to achieve thorough hive coverage across the yard.
Commercial economics
Build the program around your operation.
The right commercial plan depends on hive count, application frequency, workflow choice, and how product needs to ship. Size the Hive Health program first, then price it around your real operating needs.
Start here
Use the Hive Health estimator below.
Estimate treatment equivalents and kit needs, then use those numbers to request a tailored commercial quote.
Volume-based pricing
Commercial pricing is customized around your hive count, treatment frequency, and expected seasonal volume.
Workflow efficiency
Choose from application methods designed to fit different operation sizes, yard layouts, labor models, and treatment workflows.
Freight and timing
We customize each program around how you keep and move your bees, including operations that transport colonies across the country and work within tight treatment windows.
Commercial support
Our team supports you through setup, in-season execution, and preparation for the next cycle—from equipment and crew training to treatment planning and follow-through.
Hive Health program estimator
Estimate seasonal product needs in under a minute.
This estimator is specifically for ApiVera Hive Health. Enter your hive count, box configuration, and planned applications, and we’ll translate that into Hive Health treatment equivalents and an approximate kit requirement.
1
Count the hives
Use the number of colonies you expect to treat in a typical application round.
2
Select single or double deep
A double-deep colony uses twice the Hive Health volume of a single deep: 600 mL instead of 300 mL.
3
Plan your seasonal rounds
One kit provides approximately 35 single-deep treatment equivalents.
How the math works
Hive Health estimate: hives × seasonal applications × box multiplier ÷ 35 single-deep treatments per kit.
Single deep = 1× • Double deep = 2×
Your operation
Build a planning estimate
No pricing commitment
Estimated seasonal requirement
1,143 kits
Treatment equivalents
40,000
Hive configuration
Double deep · 2× volume
Suggested workflow discussion
Mobile crew workflow
Planning summary
10,000 double-deep hives treated twice equal 40,000 single-deep treatment equivalents, or approximately 1,143 kits.
Hive Health planning estimate only. One Hive Health kit is assumed to provide approximately 35 single-deep treatments at 300 mL each. Final needs may vary by field use, equipment, product handling, and operational conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Planning ApiVera for a commercial operation
Answers to common questions about products, application methods, seasonal use, pricing, and implementation.
Which ApiVera product should I use?
Use Hive Health with live colonies during spring buildup, honey flow, and fall preparation. Use Hive Wash on deadouts, empty boxes, tools, and equipment when no live bees are present.
Can ApiVera products be used with other hive treatments?
Compatibility depends on the ApiVera product and the treatments currently or previously used in the hive. Hive Health should not be used concurrently with essential oil–based hive products. When one has been used previously, complete a small-scale compatibility test before broader application.
Which application method is best for my operation?
The Backpack Mister is the most mobile and operator-driven option. The On-Hive Fogger provides an automated, repeatable workflow for single- and double-deep hives. The High Efficiency Fogger is designed for higher-throughput, palletized commercial workflows.
How fast can a crew treat hives?
Treatment time depends on the application method, hive configuration, yard layout, and crew process. A Backpack Mister treatment for Hive Health can take approximately 10–20 seconds per single-deep hive, while automated systems prioritize repeatability and throughput.
Can ApiVera be used with queens and brood present?
Hive Health is intended for use with live colonies. In the queen-rearing field study, no immature queen mortality was observed in the treated groups. Stronger brood patterns have also been observed in the field compared with colonies managed using other treatment methods; see the brood pattern field observations. Follow the product and application guidance for your selected workflow.
How do I estimate how much product I need?
Start with your hive count, hive configuration, planned number of applications, and application method. Use the Hive Health estimator on this page to convert those inputs into treatment equivalents and an approximate number of kits.
How is commercial pricing determined?
Commercial pricing is customized around hive count, treatment frequency, expected seasonal volume, equipment needs, and shipping requirements. Request a commercial quote to build a plan around your operation.
Can a program be built around migratory or cross-country operations?
Yes. Program timing, equipment, product volume, and shipping can be planned around how and when your colonies move, including tight windows before or after transport. See the commercial transport case study.
What support does the ApiVera team provide?
The team can help with equipment selection, treatment planning, usage estimates, crew rollout, in-season questions, and preparation for the next treatment cycle. Discuss your operation with the team.
Build a commercial plan
Tell us about your hives, crews, and seasonal workflow.
We’ll help you turn that into a commercial ApiVera plan—whether you are sizing Hive Health for live colonies or Hive Wash for deadouts and equipment prep.
Commercial pricing guidance
Discuss volume, shipping, and the structure of the order.
Equipment recommendation
Match Backpack, On-Hive, or High Efficiency workflow to the operation.
Treatment planning
Talk through seasonal timing, application cadence, and field guardrails.
Crew rollout support
Make the program easier to implement once the product reaches the yard.