Apiary Inspectors of America

Name

Apiary Inspectors of America

Legal name

Apiary Inspectors of America

Website

https://apiaryinspectors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apiary Inspection & Beekeeping Industry Association Services

NAICS

Apiculture (112910), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bee Health Management & Treatments (Mite/Disease Control Products & Services) (AFAEAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beekeeping Training, Education & Advisory Services (AFAEAHAO)

Keywords

• Apiary inspection services
• Beekeeping survey research
• Honey bee health monitoring
• Colony loss tracking
• Apiary pest detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from state, provincial, and territorial apiary inspection programs. Membership runs from January 1st through December 31st each calendar year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apiary Inspectors of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that coordinates North American apiary inspection programs and conducts the annual US Beekeeping Survey tracking honey bee colony losses. It provides state and provincial inspectors with an inspection services directory, diagnostic lab resources, pest identification/management guidance (Northern Giant Hornet, Yellow-Legged Hornet, Tropilaelaps), educational events, and networking forums. Membership is restricted to state, provincial, or territorial apiary inspection and regulatory personnel, supported by annual dues and industry sponsorships.

Product overview

Apiary Inspectors of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of programs and resources focused on promoting healthy honey beekeeping conditions in North America. The primary offerings include the US Beekeeping Survey (a long-standing national colony loss monitoring program conducted with Auburn University), an Inspection Services Directory providing state-by-state contact information for apiary inspectors, a Honey Bee Diagnostic Labs resource network, and educational resources on major exotic pests of concern including Northern Giant Hornet, Yellow-Legged Hornet, and Tropilaelaps. The organization also provides membership programs with access to meetings, newsletters, and networking, along with a calendar of events and workshops for professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• US Beekeeping Survey Annual national survey of managed honey bee colony losses and beekeeping practices, conducted in collaboration with Auburn University and Oregon State University. Collects data on colony mortality rates, management practices, and regional loss patterns from beekeepers across the United States; designed for state, provincial, and territorial apiary inspectors and the broader beekeeping industry.
• Inspection Services Directory Directory providing contact information and resources for state and provincial apiary inspection programs across the United States (50 states + DC + territories) and Canada (10 provinces), enabling beekeepers to locate inspection services and regulatory guidance in their region.
• Honey Bee Diagnostic Labs Resource Network Resource providing information on honey bee diagnostic laboratories and testing services, including contact information for European Foulbrood Vita Test Kit access. Designed for researchers, regulators, and apiary inspectors seeking state-level diagnostic support and grant/funding pathways.
• Northern Giant Hornet Resources Educational resources and pest alert information about the Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia, formerly known as Asian Giant Hornet), including identification guides, response guidelines, and informational resources from USDA and state programs. Targeted at apiary inspectors, regulators, and beekeepers concerned with this invasive pest first detected in Vancouver Island and Washington state in fall 2019.
• Yellow-Legged Hornet Resources Educational resources and informational materials about the Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina), including webinars, links to USDA resources, and state-specific guidance. Targeted at apiary inspectors and beekeepers responding to the Yellow-Legged Hornet's discovery in Savannah, GA in August 2023.
• Tropilaelaps Resources Educational resources and information about Tropilaelaps mites (T. mercedesae, T. clareae, T. koenigerum, T. thaii — parasitic mites affecting honey bee colonies), including species information and management guidance. Targeted at apiary inspectors and beekeepers preparing for this emerging threat to North American apiculture.
• Membership Program Annual membership subscription providing access to virtual and in-person meetings, annual meetings, newsletter subscription, list serv membership, and networking opportunities for apiary inspection and regulatory officials. Tiered as Full Membership ($100/year) for the lead inspection official of a state/territory/province, and Associate Membership ($35/year) for other inspection or regulatory staff.
• Events and Workshops Calendar of meetings, workshops, and educational events including annual in-person meetings (co-hosted with American Beekeeping Federation and American Bee Research Conference), monthly virtual gatherings, and specialized training such as the Yellow Legged Hornet Response Workshop (Savannah, GA, October 2026, $300 member / $350 non-member) and Tropilaelaps Biology & Management workshops. Targeted at apiary inspectors, regulators, and the beekeeping community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39.9% annual colony loss rate measured (2025-2026 survey)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead academic partner for the annual US Beekeeping Survey. The Bee Lab in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Auburn University coordinates survey data collection and analysis. Partners include Agostina Giacobino, Dan Aurell, and Geoffrey Williams from Auburn.
• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the annual US Beekeeping Survey. Nathalie Steinhauer from the Department of Horticulture contributes to survey coordination and analysis.
• American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts annual meetings with AIA and ABF Conference. Survey sponsor and key industry stakeholder representing commercial beekeepers.
• American Honey Producers AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurvey sponsor and co-hosts annual meetings. Represents commercial honey producers' interests in colony health monitoring.
• American Bee Research Conference (ABRC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts annual meetings alongside AIA and ABF, facilitating collaboration between researchers and apiary inspectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Honey Producers Association: AHPA is a national trade association specifically representing US commercial honey producers. Like AIA, it co-hosts annual meetings and sponsors the US Beekeeping Survey, and shares AIA's interest in colony health monitoring and pest mitigation, though focused on producer economics rather than inspector coordination.
• USDA APHIS (Plant Protection and Quarantine): USDA APHIS is the federal agency responsible for plant and animal health, including honey bee pest response (e.g., Northern Giant Hornet program). AIA coordinates closely with APHIS on invasive pest response and member inspectors are state-level counterparts, making APHIS a closely related regulatory actor.
• National Honey Board: The National Honey Board is a federal research and promotion (checkoff) program for honey, funded by industry assessments. It is a major AIA survey sponsor with a shared mandate around industry data, though its scope is commodity marketing and promotion rather than regulatory inspection.
• American Beekeeping Federation (ABF): ABF is the primary US national trade association for the beekeeping industry, representing commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. AIA co-hosts its annual meetings with ABF, indicating deep operational overlap in industry convening and advocacy, though ABF serves beekeepers directly while AIA serves the regulatory inspector community.

Emerging players

• Honey Bee Health Coalition: The Honey Bee Health Coalition is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on honey bee health, including Varroa mite management and forage resources. It overlaps with AIA on pest and disease education but operates with broader industry and corporate participation rather than a regulator-only membership.
• The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Xerces Society is a nonprofit focused on invertebrate conservation, including pollinators. It is comparable as a stakeholder in bee health advocacy, though its scope covers a wider range of invertebrates and a different mix of conservation versus regulatory activities than AIA.
• Pollinator Partnership: Pollinator Partnership is a nonprofit dedicated to pollinator health and habitat conservation across North America. It shares AIA's mission of supporting bee health but focuses more broadly on habitat and education rather than regulatory inspection coordination.
• North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC): NAPPC is a tri-national (US-Canada-Mexico) collaborative that promotes pollinator health through partnerships and awards. It overlaps with AIA on cross-border pollinator issues but is broader in scope and not focused on apiary inspection.

Direct peers

• Project Apis m. Project Apis m. is a major funder of honey bee health research that sponsors the US Beekeeping Survey alongside AIA. It is directly comparable as a stakeholder in bee health monitoring, with overlapping sponsor and partner relationships in the same regulatory ecosystem.
• Bee Informed Partnership: Bee Informed Partnership was previously the lead organization conducting national honey bee colony loss surveys in collaboration with AIA. The two were direct survey partners before BIP restricted activities in 2023, making it the closest historical peer in survey operations even though it is no longer actively operating.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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