Focus in nature...
We are dedicated to promoting insect health and adopting eco-friendly practices in forest beekeeping. Our research focuses on Apis mellifera and the native black bee Apis Melifera Melifera, aiming to develop innovative techniques that enhance environmental sustainability, improve insect health, and advance beekeeping practices.
In pursuit of knowledge...
Nektar, honung och pollenanalys
By analyzing pollen and honey samples, we can monitor the nutritional sources bees access from spring to autumn and assess their capacity to build reserves. Well-managed forests have the potential to provide an ideal biome to support all forms of life. How do we achieve this balance?
Hive dynamics and bee health
Ett framgångsrikt bisamhälle är beroende av rätt miljö och symbiotiska interaktioner med olika andra livsformer. Vi övervakar och analyserar noggrant bihälsa och beteende samtidigt som vi studerar hur specifika termiska, volymetriska och biodynamiska principer påverkar deras optimala säsongsutveckling.
Environmental analysis and honey purity...
We utilize GC/MS mass spectrometry to analyze materials produced by bees, detecting potential environmental contaminants. This ensures the health of the bees, their surroundings, and the safety of consumers.
Some important numbers...
27.9
Million hectares of forest in Sweden (70% of the land mass)
Species of insects living in wooded areas in Sweden (1)
30000
1,375
Species are affected by environmental damage (2)
Pollinator health as an environmental indicator...
Through collaboration between forest owners, researchers, and industry, we can foster a deeper understanding of sustainable and healthy forest environments. With pollinator health declining in many agricultural areas, we strongly oppose the use of contaminants that harm pollinators and view Swedish managed forests as a safe haven of the future.
As recent research has confirmed , "environments and species composition are relatively stable, and with appropriate stewardship, the vast majority of species will be able to thrive in managed forests, which make up the majority of Sweden's forest land." (3)
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Our Services
We offer a range of services to corporate, institutional and private:
Queenbreeding
We are strong advocates for breeding stock with good temperament and genetic adaptation to the local environment. This includes breeding Carnica, Buckfast, and Apis mellifera mellifera, the endangered European black bee.. (2)
Labbanalys
Our sampling, preparation, and analysis of honey, pollen, wax, propolis, and bee biodata can be conducted both on-site and through European-accredited laboratories, ensuring compliance with environmental and food certification standards.
Research Project Support
Do you need the support of professional beekeepers or our laboratory services for your project? Feel free to contact us - we would be happy to discuss your ideas.
See Our Work
Geospecific questions and issues we wish to address...
"How do different subspecies of local Apis mellifera, including Apis mellifera mellifera, thrive in managed forests in Sweden?"
“How do hive architecture, location, volume, and thermal dynamics contribute to colony health and survival??
"Colony interactions with other living organisms in the forest: What signs of predation, competition, and symbiosis can be observed?"