Alvéole manages urban hives with a data-driven approach that prioritizes the health of honey bees, native wild pollinators, and the surrounding ecosystem. We focus on restoring natural habitats to ensure all bee species can thrive together safely.
Do Urban Honey Bees Impact Wild Bees?
Scientific studies show no conclusive evidence that managed honey bees negatively impact wild bee populations. The key to successful coexistence in an urban environment is restoring natural food sources and providing safe nesting habitats, rather than excluding honey bees.
Our Approach to Responsible Beekeeping
Installing Wild Bee Habitats: We place wild bee hotels at partner buildings to provide dedicated, safe nesting spaces for native, solitary species.
Limiting Hive Density: We intentionally limit the number of hives installed at any single location to maintain a sustainable local foraging footprint.
Rigorous Disease Prevention: Our beekeepers follow strict sanitation and inspection protocols to prevent disease transmission among our colonies, neighboring apiaries, and wild bees.
Community Education: We teach tenants and residents how to support local pollinators, transforming properties into centers of environmental advocacy.
Bee-Friendly Landscaping: We advise property teams on sustainable landscaping practices and recommend impactful native plants to grow on-site.
Tracking Data with eDNA: We collect environmental DNA (eDNA) from our habitats to accurately monitor local bee health and floral diversity, using this data to guide targeted landscape improvements.
By championing these sustainable practices, urban buildings can become active, supportive hubs for biodiversity. For a deeper dive into the science and data behind our methods, visit our Responsible Beekeeping Page.
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