TOMI Environmental Solutions' SteraMist Technology Shows Promise in Combating Honeybee Colony Collapse
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 7:28 am ET1min read
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TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ) has made significant strides in addressing the critical issue of honeybee colony collapse through its innovative SteraMist technology. A study published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on June 2, 2025, demonstrated that SteraMist's ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) effectively inactivates Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), a primary driver of honeybee colony loss. This breakthrough comes at a critical juncture, with commercial beekeepers reporting up to 60% colony losses in early 2025, resulting in an estimated $600 million economic impact [1].
The study, titled "Deformed wing virus of honeybees is inactivated by cold plasma ionized hydrogen peroxide," highlights SteraMist’s unique ability to reduce viral infections in hive materials, offering a practical and non-toxic approach to protecting bee populations [2]. The technology targets DWV strains A and B, which are spread by miticide-resistant Varroa destructor mites, a significant challenge in maintaining honeybee health.
Honeybees play a crucial role in global food security, contributing $20-30 billion annually to the U.S. agricultural economy and $387 billion globally. The USDA and industry stakeholders continue to search for effective tools to mitigate the colony collapse crisis. TOMI's SteraMist technology is positioned to play a key role in safeguarding global food security through environmental biosecurity.
The economic and ecological impact of honeybee colony collapse cannot be overstated. TOMI's SteraMist offers a proven, effective, and non-toxic solution to provide beekeepers with a powerful disinfection tool to safeguard their colonies and, by extension, the global food supply. The company continues to advance its research and extend its outreach to master beekeepers [1].
References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tomi-environmental-solutions-advances-honeybee-protection-steramist-technology
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TOMZ/tomi-environmental-solutions-demonstrates-stera-mist-efficacy-in-yuz9806kh985.html
TOMI Environmental Solutions has demonstrated the efficacy of its SteraMist technology in combating Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), a primary cause of honeybee colony collapse. The technology, which uses ionized hydrogen peroxide, has shown to effectively inactivate DWV strains A and B. The collapse of honeybee colonies poses a significant economic risk, estimated to be around $600 million in 2025, and threatens global food security. TOMI's SteraMist offers a non-toxic and practical approach to addressing the problem.
June 19, 2025TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ) has made significant strides in addressing the critical issue of honeybee colony collapse through its innovative SteraMist technology. A study published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on June 2, 2025, demonstrated that SteraMist's ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) effectively inactivates Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), a primary driver of honeybee colony loss. This breakthrough comes at a critical juncture, with commercial beekeepers reporting up to 60% colony losses in early 2025, resulting in an estimated $600 million economic impact [1].
The study, titled "Deformed wing virus of honeybees is inactivated by cold plasma ionized hydrogen peroxide," highlights SteraMist’s unique ability to reduce viral infections in hive materials, offering a practical and non-toxic approach to protecting bee populations [2]. The technology targets DWV strains A and B, which are spread by miticide-resistant Varroa destructor mites, a significant challenge in maintaining honeybee health.
Honeybees play a crucial role in global food security, contributing $20-30 billion annually to the U.S. agricultural economy and $387 billion globally. The USDA and industry stakeholders continue to search for effective tools to mitigate the colony collapse crisis. TOMI's SteraMist technology is positioned to play a key role in safeguarding global food security through environmental biosecurity.
The economic and ecological impact of honeybee colony collapse cannot be overstated. TOMI's SteraMist offers a proven, effective, and non-toxic solution to provide beekeepers with a powerful disinfection tool to safeguard their colonies and, by extension, the global food supply. The company continues to advance its research and extend its outreach to master beekeepers [1].
References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tomi-environmental-solutions-advances-honeybee-protection-steramist-technology
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TOMZ/tomi-environmental-solutions-demonstrates-stera-mist-efficacy-in-yuz9806kh985.html
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