BeeWhere evolved out of a simple idea – to further facilitate communication between beekeepers and applicators by using modern technology. Historically, pins on a cork board would mark hive locations that were faxed or called into the County Agricultural Commissioner office.
A coalition of stakeholders, led by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) and County Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA), was formed in 2017 to create a model for beekeepers to easily register their hives.
Although regulations have been in place for years, beekeeper registration compliance has been historically limited across the state impacting notification between beekeepers and applicators during bloom. The former system was lagging due to outdated technology and variations in the reporting process from county to county. BeeWhere was created to allow beekeepers to easily register their hives to comply with state law and regulations.
BeeWhere has been a collaborative effort between industry and state regulators. BeeWhere thanks our partners who generously support this program.