Vibrating Bees Tell the State of the Hive
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 04:32
in Biology & Nature
While scientists are still investigating the causes of colony collapse disorder, beekeepers could benefit from technologies that help them track the health of their hives, and researchers have developed a device that can monitor hive activity without disturbing the bees. It picks up and analyzes vibrations from special types of bee vocalizations and has successfully tracked changes in bee activity from day to night, and seasonally, by monitoring the occurrences of this specific signal. The team will present their results at ASA's Fall 2015 Meeting.