A life lived with Queens - David Thoms - Paradise Queens

David Thomas is a prominent honey bee queen breeder based in Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi, where he operates Paradise Queens, a large-scale queen-rearing and honey production enterprise. After acquiring the Hawaiʻi Island Honey Company in 2012, Thomas integrated Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) genetics into his breeding program, enhancing disease resistance and productivity in his colonies . His collaboration with Arista Bee Research has contributed valuable data to international breeding efforts, making his operation a key player in both U.S. and European honey bee conservation and improvement programs .