Lorenzo Langstroth was an early pioneer in modern beekeeping methods. He observed bees and experimented with different hive designs through trial and error. His most significant accomplishment was discovering the concept of "bee space" and patenting the first moveable frame beehive, which turned beekeeping into a major industry.

1. Lorenzo Langstroth 1810-1895 Father of Beekeeping By Ms. Shapiro

2. Influences Had an extraordinary interest in insects from a young age Honey most common sweetener, so needed to make extraction more efficient Built upon the work of Francis Huber’s moveable frame hive

3. Scientific Thinking Observation Trial and Error Persistent

4. Accomplishments Discovered the concept of “Bee Space” Patented the first moveable frame bee hive Turned the art of beekeeping into a full scale industry