November 28, 2011

Trenval Business Development Corporation, Belleville

Bees make honey, but more importantly, they pollinate crops. With the health of bees in jeopardy, David Vander Dussen has developed much-needed, innovative products.

NOD Apiary Products Ltd. in Frankford is in the bee protection business.  They help keep bees healthy with three products:  Mite-Away II™ controls parasitic mites; Bee Cozy Winter Hive Wraps allow bees come out of winter much stronger; and BeeBrief transports bees.

David’s products have been widely recognized, winning many awards.  In 2009, he won the OACFDC’s Innovation Award.

In 2011, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards acknowledged David, saying:  “In recognition of the important role agriculture plays in our community.  Without this year's winner, all forms of agriculture would be impossible.  They have developed and trademarked a revolutionary miticide and other products for the apiary sector.  With 15 full time and one part time staff, this company has extensively grown from its early beginnings into a company ready to take on the world and distribute their products to the globe.”