AI-Powered Beehives Expand Across US Agriculture

Automated beehive technology using artificial intelligence is being adopted across the United States, with a recent installation at the Angeline development in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, in May 2026. This technology aims to address high rates of honeybee colony losses affecting crop pollination.

Beewise’s BeeHome system, which combines robotics, sensors, and AI, is designed to monitor various aspects of hive health, such as the condition of the queen, egg production, and the presence of varroa mites. The system operates autonomously, providing continuous oversight of bee colonies across large areas of farmland.

According to Beewise, the BeeHome system has been introduced on hundreds of thousands of acres of agricultural land in the US. The company reports that its technology supports pollination for a wide range of crops, including almonds, canola, pistachios, avocados, coffee, and cotton.

Beewise states that its BeeHome 4 model incorporates a heat-chamber feature intended to eliminate nearly all lethal Varroa mites, a major threat to bee populations. The company also claims that its system has achieved a 70% reduction in colony collapse compared to natural rates globally.

What the numbers show

• BeeHome systems are deployed on over 300,000 units in the US
• Beewise reports reducing annual colony collapse rates to about 8%
• Industry averages for colony collapse are around 40% per year
• Commercial honeybee colonies in the US face expected declines of 60-70% in 2025

Commercial honeybee colonies in the United States have experienced high rates of decline, with expected losses of 60% to 70% in 2025 due to factors such as mites, nutritional deficiencies, and viral diseases. These declines have implications for crop pollination, as bees are responsible for pollinating approximately 75% of the crops consumed in the US and about 80% of flowering plants globally.

Beewise has reported that its technology reduces annual colony collapse rates to about 8%, compared to industry averages of approximately 40% per year. The company has also indicated that its BeeHome units are now supporting pollination across a broad range of agricultural products.

In terms of business development, Beewise completed a Series D funding round totaling $50 million in mid-2025 and projects achieving profitability in 2026. The company continues to expand its deployment of BeeHome systems across the country.

With the adoption of AI-driven beehive management, agricultural producers are utilizing new tools to address ongoing challenges in pollinator health. The expansion of these systems reflects ongoing efforts to support crop yields and maintain pollination services in the face of persistent threats to honeybee populations.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.