LOGISTICS
- DAY: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- ATTEND: In-Person; Meeting Recording will be available
- LOCATION: 519 C Street NE, Washington DC. Enter on 6th Street Side, Basement Entry.
- LEARN: ThermaHive: Can we use heat to control varroa without chemicals, residues, resistance?
- WHO: Daniel Boback of Thermahive
SCHEDULE
| 6:30 PM ET | Club news, seasonal update, pizza! |
| 7:00 PM ET | Keynote: ThermaHive |
| 8:00 PM ET | Upcoming events, meeting close |
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS
HEAT Treatment for Mites - Daniel Boback
Let's Heat Mite Treatment Up! Varroa Management Without Chemicals, Residues, Resistance? with Daniel Boback of Thermahive. Chemical interventions have kept our bees alive so far, and IPM is the promise for the future. How can we get there? Varroa mites continue to adapt, and new pests and pathogens are likely to follow. A future-ready solution must be flexible, adjustable, and grounded in physical principles rather than chemistry alone.
SPEAKER BIO
Daniel Boback
Daniel is the founder of ThermaHive and a mechanical engineer focused on building practical, chemical-free solutions for beekeepers. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and applies a rigorous, data-driven approach to product development, with an emphasis on improving hive health while avoiding residues and resistance associated with chemical treatments.
At ThermaHive, Daniel leads product design, hardware and firmware development, testing strategy, and overall company direction. He works closely with researchers, advisors, and beekeepers to ensure the system is grounded in science and built to meet the realities of modern beekeeping.
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