Survey × Home” About Contact Products Contributions ☰ Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 5Name (Not required)FirstLastEmail (Not required)RegionPlease select your region...AfricaAsiaCarribeanCentral AmericaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America NextColonies owned or managedPlease indicate how many colonies you own or manageI do not currently own or manage beehives and do not intend to do so.I have previously owned or managed beehives.I have plans to own beehives.I currently own or manage 1 to 5 hivesI currently own or manage 6 to 24 hivesI currently own or manage 25 or more hivesWhat is your average capital cost for a new colony? (Hive, bees, supplies)Less than $100.00$100.00 to $200.00$200.00 to $500.00Greater than $500.00Do you consider these as assets worth protection?YesNoColony losses (%)Please indicate the percentage of colonies lost in the last 5 years.0 %1% to 9%10% to 24%25% to 50%Greater than 50%What is your average capital cost for a lost colony?Less than $100.00$100.00 to $200.00Greater than $200.00What is the average time required to replace a lost colony? 1 - 4 hours5 - 10 hoursGreater 10 hoursWhat value do you place on this time? ($0.00 to $100.00 per hour)) Selected Value: 0 What value do you place on lost honey?Less than $100.00$100.00 to $200.00Greater than $200.00What are the primary reasons for your colony lossesWinter killSwarmingVarroa destructor miteAsian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia)Lesser Wax Moth (Achroia grisella)Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella)Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida)Large hive beetle (Oplostomus fuligineus)Brood diseaseOther (Please indicate in comments)What are the types of brood disease?American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae = Bacillus larvae)European foulbrood (Melissococcus pluton)Chalkbrood (Ascophaera apis) SacbroodIsraeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV)Deformed wing virus (DWV)Other (Please list in comments below)PreviousNextGenetic modification of honeybee populations is the best method to protect against pests and disease.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeGenetic modification of honeybee populations is an acceptable method to protect against pests and disease.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeGenetic modification of honeybees is not ethical.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeThe use of herbicides and/or pesticides inside the hive are the best method to protect against pests and disease.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeThe use of herbicides and/or pesticides inside the hive are an acceptable method to protect against pests and disease.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeThe use of herbicides and/or pesticides inside the hive should be disclosed on honey labels.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeHoney is not "organic" if herbicides or pesticides are used inside the beehive.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreePreviousNextComputer technology can be advantageous if applied to beekeeping.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputer monitoring of apiaries can reduce beekeeper maintenance requirements.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputerized pest control can be advantageous.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputer vision can accurately identify pests attempting to enter the beehive.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeElectrocution of pests attempting to enter the beehive is an acceptable control mechanism.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputer controlled heat augmentation can be advantageous in cold climates.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputer controlled ventilation can be advantageous in hot climates.Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeComputer controlled ventilation will become more advantageous in all climates because of global warmingStrongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreePreviousNextDo you believe solar powered heat augmentation in the winter will reduce winter losses?YesNoWith the advent of low cost solar panels, cost effective heat augmentation is now available.Do you believe global warming will cause increased colony losses?YesNoDo you believe solar powered controlled ventilation in the summer will increase colony production? YesNoWith the advent of low cost computer control systems and solar panels, controlled ventilation can offset the effects of global warming. If a device could be attached to a beehive that prevents damage from small and large hive beetles, wax moths, murder hornets, and other common pests, would you consider purchase?YesNoWhat would you pay (per hive) for for such a device?I would not pay for this device.Less than $50.00$50.00 to $100.00$100.00 to $500.00Greater than $500.00If this device could (optionally) monitor the beehive for varroa mites attached to bees entering the hive, would you consider purchase of the option?YesNoWhat would you pay (per hive) for the option to monitor for varroa mites?I would not pay for this option.Less than $50.00$50.00 to $100.00$100.00 to $200.00Greater than $200.00What would you pay (per hive) for for optional augmented heating?I would not pay for this feature.Less than $25.00$25.00 to $50.00$50.00 to $100.00Greater than $100.00What would you pay (per hive) for optional for controlled ventilation?I would not pay for this feature.Less than $25.00$25.00 to $50.00$50.00 to $100.00Greater than $100.00CommentsPlease enter any comments you think relevant.PreviousSubmit Copyright © 2024 Apiculture Technology International, LLC All Rights Reserved. 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