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Marla Spivak

Marla Spivak is an entomologist who is developing practical applications to protect honey bee populations from decimation by disease while making fundamental contributions to our understanding of bee biology.

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 Marla Spivak Biography

Essential to healthy ecosystems and to the agricultural industry as pollinators of a third of the United States’ food supply, honey bees have been disappearing at alarming rates in recent years due to the accumulated effects of parasitic mites, viral and bacterial diseases, and exposure to pesticides.

To mitigate these threats, Spivak’s research focuses on genetically influenced behaviors that confer disease resistance to entire colonies through the social interactions of thousands of workers.

Her studies of hygienic behavior—the ability of certain strains of bees to detect and remove infected pupae from their hives—have enabled her to breed more disease-resistant strains of bees for use throughout the beekeeping industry.

Spivak’s “Minnesota Hygienic” line of bees offers an effective and more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in fighting a range of pests and pathogens, including the Varroa mite, a highly destructive parasite that spreads rapidly through Western honey bee colonies.

By translating her scientific findings into accessible presentations, publications, and workshops, she is leading beekeepers throughout the United States to establish local breeding programs that increase the frequency of hygienic traits in the general bee population.

With additional investigations into the antimicrobial effects of bee-collected plant resins under way, Spivak continues to explore additional methods for limiting disease transmission and improving the health of one of the world’s most important pollinators.

Marla Spivak received a B.A. (1978) from Humboldt State University and a Ph.D. (1989) from the University of Kansas.

She has been affiliated with the University of Minnesota since 1993, where she is currently Distinguished McKnight Professor in the Department of Entomology.

She is the author and creator of numerous beekeeping manuals and videos, and her scientific articles have appeared in such journals as the Journal of Neurobiology (now Developmental Neurobiology), Evolution, Apidologie, and Animal Behavior.

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Marla Spivak

Marla Spivak is an entomologist who is developing practical applications to protect honey bee populations from decimation by disease while making fundamental contributions to our understanding of bee biology.

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Marla Spivak Biography

Essential to healthy ecosystems and to the agricultural industry as pollinators of a third of the United States’ food supply, honey bees have been disappearing at alarming rates in recent years due to the accumulated effects of parasitic mites, viral and bacterial diseases, and exposure to pesticides.

To mitigate these threats, Spivak’s research focuses on genetically influenced behaviors that confer disease resistance to entire colonies through the social interactions of thousands of workers.

Her studies of hygienic behavior—the ability of certain strains of bees to detect and remove infected pupae from their hives—have enabled her to breed more disease-resistant strains of bees for use throughout the beekeeping industry.

Spivak’s “Minnesota Hygienic” line of bees offers an effective and more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in fighting a range of pests and pathogens, including the Varroa mite, a highly destructive parasite that spreads rapidly through Western honey bee colonies.

By translating her scientific findings into accessible presentations, publications, and workshops, she is leading beekeepers throughout the United States to establish local breeding programs that increase the frequency of hygienic traits in the general bee population.

With additional investigations into the antimicrobial effects of bee-collected plant resins under way, Spivak continues to explore additional methods for limiting disease transmission and improving the health of one of the world’s most important pollinators.

Marla Spivak received a B.A. (1978) from Humboldt State University and a Ph.D. (1989) from the University of Kansas.

She has been affiliated with the University of Minnesota since 1993, where she is currently Distinguished McKnight Professor in the Department of Entomology.

She is the author and creator of numerous beekeeping manuals and videos, and her scientific articles have appeared in such journals as the Journal of Neurobiology (now Developmental Neurobiology), Evolution, Apidologie, and Animal Behavior.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Marla Spivak and other top speakers and celebrities.

Marla Spivak Videos

  • Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
    Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
  • Entomologist Marla Spivak: 2010 MacArthur Fellow | MacArthur ...
    Entomologist Marla Spivak: 2010 MacArthur Fellow | MacArthur ...
  • The Plight of the Bees - YouTube
    The Plight of the Bees - YouTube
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  • How to book Marla Spivak?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Marla Spivak for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Marla Spivak, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Marla Spivak or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Marla Spivak?

    Booking fees for Marla Spivak, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Marla Spivak, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Marla Spivak?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Marla Spivak for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marla Spivak for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Marla Spivak or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Marla Spivak or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Marla Spivak is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Marla Spivak for your event is available upon request. Marla Spivak generally travels from Saint Paul, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mitch Resnick, Read Montague, Molly Crockett, Michael Stevens and Paul Snelgrove. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marla Spivak for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Marla Spivak Speaker Videos

  • Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
    Marla Spivak: Why bees are disappearing
    Entomologist Marla Spivak: 2010 MacArthur Fellow | MacArthur ...
    Entomologist Marla Spivak: 2010 MacArthur Fellow | MacArthur ...
  • The Plight of the Bees - YouTube
    The Plight of the Bees - YouTube
    The Art of Discovery: Carl Flink & Marla Spivak - YouTube
    The Art of Discovery: Carl Flink & Marla Spivak - YouTube
  • Varroa check with Marla Spivak powder sugar method.avi - YouTube
    Varroa check with Marla Spivak powder sugar method.avi - YouTube
    Dr. Marla Spivak on Vimeo
    Dr. Marla Spivak on Vimeo

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