Swarmed Crowdfunding Campaign Funds in Under 24 Hours Amid Record Bee Losses
Summary
Bee Friendliness Map: Using swarm data collected exclusively by Swarmed and environmental datasets to create a map that uses bees as biomonitors, helping communities assess and improve local pollinator ecosystem health.--(https://beeswarmed.org/), the community platform for reporting and rescuing honey bee swarms, has reached its Kickstarter funding goal in less than a day. The campaign comes as beekeepers across the U.S. report record hive losses, exceeding 60% according to recent data from Project Apis m., a leading pollinator research nonprofit.Swarmed reached full funding in under 24 hours to expand its real-time swarm alert system, built to connect communities and beekeepers during critical spring swarm season.Swarmed connects public reports of honey bee swarms directly to local beekeepers who safely rescue and rehome them. "But the public often doesnt know who to call, and beekeepers, who are eager to catch these swarms to replenish their hives, can be difficult to reach. This crowdfunding success means well get better tools in place just in time for peak swarm season this spring. "Swarmed will remain open to backers through May 7, offering lifetime memberships, early access to new features, and specialized tools for both hobbyists and professional beekeepers.To learn more, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/ projects/swarmed/ swarmed-protecting- honey-bee-swarms or beeswarmed.orgSwarm season (April-June)presents a timely opportunity for stories exploring what bee swarms are, how the public can safely get them removed by contacting local beekeepers through Swarmed, and why these efforts are critical amid rising bee colony losses., FounderSwarmed is a beekeeper-founded platform dedicated to protecting honey bee populations by improving public and beekeeper collaboration during swarm season.