Tomi reports SteraMist efficacy results in combatting honeybee colony collapse

TOMI Environmental Solutions (TOMZ) announced significant advancements in the fight against the devastating honeybee colony collapse. In a collaborative study published on June 2, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SteraMist ionized hydrogen peroxide was shown to significantly inactivate Deformed Wing Virus, a primary driver of colony loss, particularly DWV strains A and B. The paper, “Deformed wing virus of honeybees is inactivated by cold plasma ionized hydrogen peroxide,” highlights SteraMist’s unique ability to reduce overt viral infection in hive substrates, offering a practical and non-toxic approach to protecting bee populations. “Pollinators are essential to the strength and sustainability of our nation’s food supply,” said Acting ARS Administrator Joon Park. “USDA scientists are actively advancing research into the major stressors affecting honeybee colonies, including new strategies to combat parasitic mites like Varroa, which remain a significant challenge to agricultural health. TOMI’s SteraMist technology has demonstrated meaningful potential in this fight by effectively inactivating the Deformed Wing Virus, offering a promising tool to help protect honeybee populations.”