PESTICIDE MONITORING

Protect biodiversity with pesticide monitoring for commercial real estate

Leverage your beehive to monitor and report on the use of pesticides in your environment and receive customized recommendations for safe alternatives for people and pollinators.

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For healthier people and pollinators, pesticide reduction is key

Pesticide usage plays a critical role in biodiversity loss, bee mortality, and human health. This pesticide monitoring solution offers you a cost-effective, comprehensive approach to safe pest control practices, supporting biodiversity, and earning credits for green building certifications.

With biodiversity declining globally and investors placing greater importance on environmentally conscious practices, the time to act is now.

How it works

1 Data is collected

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

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2 Data is analyzed

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

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3 Get your report and recommendations

You receive a quantitative report on your site’s pesticide exposure as well as personalized recommendations for safe pesticide alternatives and actions to take.

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What makes this solution the right choice for your building?

It’s a cost-effective and comprehensive approach to safe pest control practices

Installation is quick and data collection only takes 3 weeks, meaning tests can be conducted seasonally to track progress

Having a pesticide policy in place makes achieving green building certifications easier

Personalized recommendations make it easier to take action and make a positive impact on human and environmental health

Align with global sustainability frameworks

Sustainable Development Goals
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

Earn green building certification credits

CERTIFICATIONIMPACT OF PESTICIDE MONITORINGESTIMATED POINTS
BOMA 360Enhance sustainability initiatives and health management practicesUp to 3 points
Boma BestImprove environmental management practices and support sustainability goalsUp to 4 points
BREEAMSupport responsible construction and long-term biodiversity enhancementsUp to 6 points depending on specific project integration
FitwellContribute to healthier workplace environments through improved air quality and reduced exposure to harmful chemicalsUp to 2 points
GRESBContribute to reducing harmful chemicals and improving overall ESG performanceUp to 25 points
LEED USGBCEnhance site sustainability and indoor environmental quality through better pesticide managementUp to 4 points for Sustainable Sites
Up to 2 points for IEQ
and for Innovation
International Well Building InstituteManage and reduce the presence of harmful pesticides, enhancing indoor air quality and safetyUp to 5 points depending on the implementation scale and efficacy
CERTIFICATIONIMPACT OF PESTICIDE MONITORING
BOMA 360Enhance sustainability initiatives and health management practices
2-3 points
Boma BestImprove environmental management practices and support sustainability goals
2-4 points
BREEAMSupport responsible construction and long-term biodiversity enhancements
3-6 points depending on specific project integration
FitwellContribute to healthier workplace environments through improved air quality and reduced exposure to harmful chemicals
1-2 points
GRESBContribute to improving biodiversity scores and overall ESG performance
TBD
LEED USGBCEnhance site sustainability and indoor environmental quality through better pesticide management
2-4 points for Sustainable Sites
1-2 points for IEQ and for Innovation
International Well Building InstituteManage and reduce the presence of harmful pesticides, enhancing indoor air quality and safety
3-5 points depending on the implementation scale and efficacy

For more information on earning green building certification points with a pesticide 
monitoring program, connect with one of our specialists.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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