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Novel Approach to Hive Health and Varroa Control
ApiVera-treated hives demonstrated a fourfold increase in hive survival compared to controls in trials conducted in New Mexico in August 2024.
Effective Mite Pressure Reduction Without Compromising Colony Health
Field data collected by Dr. Jeff Pettis during Fall of 2025 demonstrates that ApiVera Hive Health produces mite drop within the same statistical range as formic acid, while outperforming untreated control colonies.
Safety & Performance in Queen Rearing Colonies
Healthy queen production is critical for strong, productive colonies. Typical Varroa treatments can harm queen-rearing colonies during sensitive developmental stages. ApiVera offers queen breeders a safer alternative based on amino acids to support healthy development and produce heavier, more robust queens. Heavier queens are linked to improved mating success, higher egg laying capacity, and stronger colony performance.
A New Approach to Stronger, Healthier Bee Colonies
ApiVera’s oxidant chemistry reduces harmful viruses and bacteria inside the hive and supports a cleaner environment for healthy brood development. Lower disease pressure allows colonies to focus energy on growth, foraging, and productivity rather than constant recovery.
Bee Colony Health
About one-third of food eaten by Americans today come from crops pollinated by honey bees. Unfortunately honey bee populations across the U.S. are declining due to parasites, pesticide poisoning, habitat loss, poor nutrition, and disease. The results of spraying full concentrate, activated nutrients on honey bee hives showed high efficacy post-spray that was maintained over several hours. No honey bee deaths were observed and Varroa mite counts on bees were greatly reduced. Initial trials show that nutrients promote vigorous and healthy hives, providing resiliency against stressors like the Varroa mite, pathogens, and poor nutrition.
Mitigation of Varroa Mites
Varroa mites pose a significant threat to honey bee colonies, particularly during the fall when they become most problematic. Commonly used treatments to mitigate Varroa mites infestations and other stressors are either ineffective or harmful to the bees. Our study revealed that Terra Vera solution provided 2-4x the normalized mite drop in comparison to the standard industry mite treatment, Apiguard.
Powdery Mildew on Wine Grapes
Powdery mildew (PM) poses a significant threat to wine production across the world. It not only leads to considerable yield losses, estimated at 20%-30% in vineyards, but also critically downgrades grape quality. Traditional methods of control, primarily involving fungicides and canopy management, have been somewhat effective but are limited in their capacity to fully prevent and mitigate PM. When left unmanaged, PM can predispose the buds and canes to cold injury, and can lead to premature vine death. Emerging innovations, notably Terra Vera (TV), are offering new hope in the battle against this pervasive vineyard scourge.
Suppression of Coffee Leaf Rust in Jamaica
In partnership with a small research team at the University of the West Indies (UWI), the efficacy of Terra Vera technology was assessed on coffee plants presenting with CLR disease in the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica. The relative change in disease severity was significantly reduced from the coffee plants that were applied with TV technology vs the controls assessed over the nine-week period.
Pest Damage Reduction on Cabbage in Jamaica
In partnership with a small research team at the University of the West Indies (UWI), the efficacy of Terra Vera technology was assessed on cabbage plants infested with various insects. The average size of holes due to pests were significantly reduced between Terra Vera treated plants versus no-application plants over the eight-week period.
Aphid Management
Six test sprays were conducted on several cannabis genetics, and data was collected on treating plants with a 6:1, 5:1, and 3:1 dilution versus the control (no treatment). Additionally, plant reactions were noted after 3 days post-treatment. Approximately 50% of aphids were killed within 45-60 minutes of treatment at all dilutions. 100% kill rate was noted across all dilutions within 2 hours.
Spider Mite Management
Mites are common pests in gardens that feed on many fruit, trees, vines, berries, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Spider mites are tiny and difficult to detect; however, you may notice plant damage such as white spots (stippling), yellow leaves, or webbing. The efficacy of Terra Vera technology was assessed on plants infested with two-spotted spider mites. After 1 hour, approximately 98% of spider mites were killed. The same efficacy was observed 5 hours post 3:1 TV spray.
IV Nutrient Study
In a large-scale study (>500 plants) across multiple cultivars, HLV infected plants foliarly fed with Terra Vera's IV nutrient line yielded a statistically significant improvement in observed plant health, vigor, and biomass compared to standard nutrient protocols. Similar to humans that are sick, plants stressed with an infection can still yield and express it's full plant profile if fed with fertilizers that have increased bioavailability for easier uptake. For a grower, this type of yield increase could mean millions of dollars of preserved crop value and labor.
Origin Story
Terra Vera has the potential to change the world. Today's agrochemicals are increasingly linked to environmental damage and health concerns. Terra Vera replaces many of these chemistries with natural alternatives that are safer for people and more sustainable for the planet.
How It Works
We believe growing crops should be sustainable, safe and profitable. Our system uses biomimicry technology to simulate nature's immune response to stress by activating amino acids found naturally in the foods we eat every day.
Get Rid of Aphids within Five Minutes
Within five minutes, aphids, as well as other soft bodied pests, that come into direct contact with Terra Vera solution, are immobilized through cellular licing. The chemistry then degrades into nutrients. Terra Vera chemistry uses a non-toxic, biodegradable solution that protects the plant’s tissue, while remaining safe for humans, plants and other animals.
Customer Testimonial - ILLA Canna
“Terra Vera is a unique product for us because it allows us to spray into the very end growth stages of flower development, right up until harvest. There’s no other product in the market that we can use that would clean our flower at that stage.”<br><span style="font-style: italic">- Mike Portereiko, Ph.D. and General Manager Cultivation and Research & Development at ILLA Canna</span>
Customer Testimonial - Lava Leaf Organics
“What drew us to Terra Vera is that it has such a broad use. We have something that can strengthen plant immunity. It's a bonus that it ends up becoming food for the plant. Terra Vera has definitely moved the line as to what we could keep [genetics] and what we can't.”<br><span style="font-style: italic">- Tony Martinez, Co-Owner of Lava Leaf Organics</span>
Customer Testimonial - Robrick Nursery
“We were looking for solutions to combat common greenhouse pests such as thrips and mites without spraying chemicals and found that with Terra Vera. We grow a lot of plants that are consumed and are beneficial to pollinators like bees and butterflies so this is on the forefront of our mind for our customers when developing our IPM.”<br><span style="font-style: italic">- Benjamin Tran, CEO of Robrick Nursery</span>
Initial Findings: ApiVera Combats Tropilaelaps (Tropi) Mites
Dr. Samuel Ramsey and team conduct a study in Bangladesh with the Terra Vera/ApiVera solution on live Tropi Mites. Results show the mites stop moving within a few seconds and show no harm to the honey bee.
ApiVera Crowdfunding on Indiegogo
Terra Vera is proud to announce ApiVera, a new brand and line of products designed to help beekeepers protect honey bee colonies from environmental stressors. ApiVera is an all-in-one beehive treatment system that enhances bee health, productivity, and survival by combating diseases, pests, and malnutrition, ensuring global food security.
Dr. Jeff Pettis, Honey Bee Expert Joins Terra Vera to Launch ApiVera All-in-One Hive Fogger
Dr. Pettis reveals why, for the first time in his 40-year career, he’s endorsing a solution to tackle Varroa mites and boost colony health through nutrient treatment. Hear about the promising results from field trials, the innovative approach behind ApiVera, and why this breakthrough technology could be pivotal in protecting our bees and, ultimately, our global food security.
Hive Matters with Dr. Jeff Pettis: Episode 1 - Why Are Bees Dying?
In this inaugural episode, renowned entomologist Dr. Jeff Pettis discusses the multifaceted challenges facing honey bee colonies, including parasites, pesticides, and nutritional stress. He introduces Terra Vera's innovative, amino acid-based solutions designed to bolster bee health and resilience, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical treatments.
Hive Matters with Dr. Jeff Pettis: Episode 2 - Hidden Dangers Inside the Hive
In this episode, Dr. Pettis delves into issues such as parasites, pesticides, and nutritional stress that contribute to colony decline. He also introduces Terra Vera's innovative, amino acid-based solutions designed to bolster bee health and resilience, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical treatments.
NEW Way to Raise HEALTHIER Honey Bee Queens
We tested a new product on 260 queen cells with Dr. Jeff Pettis. Both treated groups produced heavier queens than controls. Here is what we found.
Customer Testimonial - Steve Stucker, Hobbyist Beekeeper
Steve Stucker, a hobbyist beekeeper in New Mexico, discusses the challenges of keeping bees healthy and shares his positive experience using Terra Vera's innovative, amino acid-based solutions to bolster bee health and resilience.
Terra Vera Joins Kamon Reynolds to Discuss Varroa Mite Treatment
Terra Vera CEO Carlos Perea and CTO Justin Sanchez joined Kamon Reynolds to discuss a new way to treat Varroa mites safely and sustainably. The discussion highlights the development and application of Terra Vera's amino acid-based solutions, which are designed to enhance bee health and resilience without relying on traditional chemical treatments.
Introducing the ApiVera Fogger
In this presentation, Terra Vera co-founders Justin Sanchez and Carlos Perea introduce the ApiVera Fogger, a groundbreaking system that employs biomimicry and amino acid-based solutions to combat Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. Designed for ease of use and environmental safety, the ApiVera Fogger offers beekeepers an effective alternative to traditional chemical treatments, promoting healthier hives and sustainable apiculture practices.
Amino Acids and Healthier Bee Colonies
Recent research highlights the potential benefits of incorporating these amino acids in honey bee diets to mitigate the adverse effects of nutritional stress. ApiVera by Terra Vera offers a new kind of nutritional supplement to increase survival rates and help honey bees thrive.
Terra Vera Drives Sustainable Profitability Growth for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Systems
A deep dive into the business models of two specific CEA systems – greenhouses and indoor vertical farms – uncovers their high fixed expense cost structures.
Terra Vera Unlocks Profitability Opportunities for High-Value Crops
In Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), businesses like cannabis operations face high fixed costs, such as regulatory fees, leases, and employee wages, which are incurred regardless of product output. This creates high operating leverage, making profitability highly dependent on sales volume.
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