Episode Details

In this episode, Jeff and Becky are joined by Dr. Jeff Pettis and Carlos Perea to discuss some groundbreaking developments in the fight against varroa mites. Dr. Pettis, a renowned research scientist with over 20 years of experience at the USDA and current president of Apimondia, brings his extensive knowledge of honey bee health and the challenges faced by beekeepers worldwide. Carlos Perea, CEO and founder of Terra Vera, shares the innovative journey of his company in developing sustainable agricultural solutions and their unexpected breakthrough in varroa mite control.

Listeners will learn about Terra Vera's exciting new technology that originated from efforts to improve water treatment for the Department of Defense. This technology, based on electrolytic chemistry, creates oxidants that are effective against molds, mildews, and pests like russet mites and spider mites. When applied to beekeeping, this technology shows promising results in controlling varroa mites without harming the bees or leaving harmful residues.

Dr. Pettis and Carlos delve into the details of how this weak oxidant works, the encouraging results from initial field trials, and the potential for this technology to become a game-changer in varroa mite management.

This episode offers hope and excitement for beekeepers struggling with varroa mites, highlighting a potential new tool that is safe, sustainable, and effective.

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Websites we recommend!

• Terra Vera: https://terravera.com
• Apimondia: https://www.apimondia.org
• Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
• The National Honey Board: https://honey.com

• Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com
• 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com

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