Pesticide monitoring

Reduce landscaping costs and protect tenants’ health by monitoring pesticide

Leverage your beehive to monitor pesticide usage and optimize landscaping costs, protect local biodiversity and tenants’ health and achieve sustainability goals.

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Safeguard biodiversity, protect people and pollinators’ health

With global biodiversity in decline and increasing emphasis on environmentally conscious practices, integrating pesticide monitoring into your sustainability strategy not only protects pollinators and human health but also positions your assets favorably within leading ESG frameworks and certifications like BOMA, LEED v5.0, GRESB and TNFD.

Align with global sustainability frameworks

Leverage your beehive to reduce pesticide use, protect biodiversity and save costs on landscaping practices

Cost-effective landscaping

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) reduces reliance on chemical pesticides, leading to lower maintenance expenses and long-term cost savings.

Actionable insights

Receive tailored recommendations for safe pesticide alternatives at your building, which enable you to take informed decisions and better communicate with tenants, building stakeholders satisfaction and in your ESG reporting.

Aligned with green certifications and ESG frameworks

Implementing IPM aligns with sustainability frameworks and can contribute to earning points toward green building certifications like LEED, BOMA, GRESB, TNFD and more.

Earn green building certification credits

CERTIFICATION

IMPACT OF PESTICIDE MONITORING

ESTIMATED POINTS

Enhance sustainability initiatives and health management practices

Up to 3 points

Improve environmental management practices and support sustainability goals

Up to 4 points

Support responsible construction and long-term biodiversity enhancements

Up to 6 points depending on specific project integration

Contribute to healthier workplace environments through improved air quality and reduced exposure to harmful chemicals

Up to 2 points

Contribute to reducing harmful chemicals and improving overall ESG performance

Up to 25 points

Enhance site sustainability and indoor environmental quality through better pesticide management

Up to 4 points for Sustainable Sites
Up to 2 points for IEQ and for Innovation

Manage and reduce the presence of harmful pesticides, enhancing indoor air quality and safety

Up to 5 points depending on the implementation scale and efficacy

How it works?

Simple process, actionable results

DATA COLLECTION

A lab strip is installed in the entrance of your beehive, which will pick up traces of pesticides from any plants the bees pollinated.

ANALYZING DATA

After three weeks, the strip is removed and sent to our lab for analysis.

GET YOUR REPORT

You receive a quantitative report on your site’s pesticide exposure.

TAKE ACTIONS

Personalized recommendations for safe pesticide alternatives to make a positive impact on human and environmental health.

Frequently asked questions

Why is monitoring pesticides important for biodiversity and bee health?

Pesticides are a significant factor in biodiversity loss and bee mortality. Monitoring pesticide levels helps identify harmful practices and supports the implementation of safer alternatives, promoting a healthier ecosystem.

How often should I conduct pesticide monitoring at my property?

We recommend conducting pesticide monitoring at least once per year to get an accurate understanding of pesticide exposure year over year. Multiple add-ons can be purchased for seasonal tests.

What kind of recommendations will I receive in the report?

The report will include site-specific recommendations for safe pesticide alternatives, application methods, and actions to reduce pesticide exposure and support biodiversity.

Is the pesticide monitoring solution compatible with all Alvéole plans?

Yes, this solution is available as an add-on to any Alvéole plan. If you have an Alvéole beehive, you are eligible.

How much does this solution cost?

To prioritize confidentiality and ensure that our clients receive the most competitive pricing possible, we do not disclose our prices on our website. To get a better understanding of how we can meet your requirements within your budget, we encourage you to book a meeting with a member of our team.