Precision Beekeeping Systems: State of the Art, Pros and Cons, and Their Application as Tools for Advancing the Beekeeping Sector

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 70 - 70

Published: Dec. 24, 2023

The present review aims to summarize the more recent scientific literature and updated state of art on research effort spent in adapting hardware–software tools understand true needs honeybee colonies as a prerequisite for any sustainable management practice. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis was also performed with aim identifying key factors that could support or impair diffusion precision beekeeping (PB) systems. Honeybee husbandry, beekeeping, is starting approach livestock farming (PLF), has already happened other animal husbandry sectors. transition from current paradigm rational thus expected. However, due peculiarities this species related practices, PB technological systems (PB systems) are still undergoing development process that, some extent, limits their large-scale practical application. Several physical–chemical (weight, temperature, humidity, sound, gases) behavioral traits (flight activity, swarming) hive reviewed light evolution sensors, communication systems, data approaches. These advanced sensors equipped microprocessor records sends it remote server processing. In way, through Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) system, beekeeper, using specific applications personal computer, tablet, smartphone, can have all above-mentioned parameters under control. general, weight, humidity main monitored by commercial sensors. Surprisingly, flight activity rarely available an option modular marketed via web. highlights promising strength points represent great opportunities beekeeping; however, they weaknesses, represented especially high purchasing costs low preparedness addressed operators, imply possible threats terms unrealistic perception apiary status if applied hives only adverse impact honeybees’ colony itself. Even expected take place next few years, indubitably, success will be measured return investment, conditioned benefits (higher yields, better colonies’ health) beekeeper appraise consequence use.

Language: Английский

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Climate effects on honey bees can be mitigated by beekeeping management in Kenya

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 374, P. 123879 - 123879

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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POTENTIAL OF APITHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100256 - 100256

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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First evidence of large hive beetle (Oplostomus fuligineus) invasion in the Arabian region: a survey-based study of spread and future management

Apidologie, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 56(2)

Published: March 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Increasing road cover in urban areas is associated with greater midgut histological damage in a primitively eusocial bee

Insectes Sociaux, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71(3), P. 331 - 341

Published: July 4, 2024

Abstract Urbanisation is associated with air and soil pollution, particularly from heavy metals. One of the tissues most exposed to such pollutants midgut epithelium as insects may ingest these food. Bees are one important urban insects, providing ecosystem services pollination. However, best our knowledge, no studies have investigated possible histological alterations bees caused by urbanisation. We sampled workers ground-nesting, primitively eusocial bee Halictus scabiosae in a large metropolis (Milan), aim test if individuals areas characterised higher urbanisation consequently pollution levels—defined here greater proportion roads—exhibit tissue cellular epithelium. obtained semi-thin sections through techniques, then adopted semi-quantitative approach assess morphological damage. The presented range including disorganisation, vacuolisation, nucleus karyorrhexis (one stages death). found damage score (calculated taking into account all alterations) frequency karyorrhectic nuclei sites roads (i.e. more urbanised). observed underline potential impairment digestive function highly urbanised areas.

Language: Английский

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Integrated resistance management for acaricide use on Varroa destructor

Frontiers in Bee Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 1

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

The global beekeeping industry faces an escalating challenge in the form of Varroa destructor . Synthetic chemicals serve as a cornerstone for varroa management, although they face major acaricide resistance. Here, I examine resistance under framework Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM). assess potential diverse IRM strategies, such pesticide rotation and mixtures, refuge utilization, synergists integration non-persistent chemicals. peculiar life history varroa, characterized by its incestuous breeding system, challenges conventional strategies. There is little published evidence that beneficial management with several studies showing maintained despite rotation. Fitness costs associated are often essential component but there no current data from demonstrating specific fitness (e.g., reduced relative oviposition rate) single experimental study directly examining found here was or reproductive cost pyrethroid More work needed on effects key acaricides, which would better guide use A prospect future has been identified through simulation modeling offered mixtures role to elevate efficacy. Additional tools include ‘soft’ including oxalic acid, biopesticides dsRNA. In light widespread prevalence increasing problem, urgent need nuanced, data-driven

Language: Английский

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ApIsoT: An IoT Function Aggregation Mechanism for Detecting Varroa Infestation in Apis mellifera Species

Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 846 - 846

Published: May 28, 2024

In recent years, the global reduction in populations of Apis mellifera species has generated a worrying deterioration production essential foods for human consumption. This phenomenon threatens food security, as it reduces pollination vital crops, negatively affecting health and stability ecosystems. The three main factors generating loss bee population are industrial agriculture, climate changes, infectious diseases, mainly those parasitic origin, such Varroa destructor mite. article proposes an IoT system that uses accessible, efficient, low-cost devices beekeepers developing countries to monitor hives based on temperature, humidity, CO2, TVOC. proposed solution incorporates nine-feature aggregation data preprocessing strategy reduce redundancy efficiently manage storage hardware with limited capabilities, which, combined machine learning model, improves mite detection. Finally, evaluation energy consumption each its nodes, analysis traffic injected into network, assessment implemented classification and, finally, validation experts is presented.

Language: Английский

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Insight into Olfactory Learning, Memory, and Mortality of Apis mellifera jemenitica after Exposure to Acetamiprid Insecticide

Insects, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 473 - 473

Published: June 25, 2024

The honey bee, a significant crop pollinator, encounters pesticides through various routes of exposure during foraging and flower visitation. Considering the potential threat pesticide poisoning, indigenous Saudi bee

Language: Английский

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A Large-Scale Survey of Colony Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa Reveals Climate Impacts on Honey Bees

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In recent decades, worldwide concerns about the health of honey bees motivated development surveys to monitor colony losses, which Sub-Saharan Africa has had limited representation. context climate change, understanding how affects losses become fundamental, yet literature on this subject is scarce. For first time, we conducted a survey estimate bee in Kenya for year 2021-2022 explore effects environmental conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, loss. A total 589 beekeepers from variety areas participated survey. Kenyan lost up 36.6% their colonies 2021-2022, with higher during dry hot (31.9%) than wet cold season (20.2%). We found that increased both seasons. Interestingly, precipitation mitigated loss Finally, practicing water supplementation 10% fewer those did not, suggesting it be relevant adaptive strategy mitigate losses. Based change projections, predicted annual seasonal would remain same range at horizon 2050 2100. These results pinpoint difficulties maintaining overall provide clues pursue change.

Language: Английский

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ظاهرة انهيار طوائف النحل: الحدوث, الأعراض والمسببات المحتملة

Mağallaẗ al-ʿulūm wa-al-dirāsāt al-insāniyyaẗ., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 79, P. 1 - 21

Published: July 17, 2024

ظهرت ظاهرة انهيار طوائف النحل خلال عامي 2006-2007م بإحدى الولايات الأمريكية عندما سجل معظم مربي فقد الآلاف من طوائفهم هناك، ثم سرعان ما انتشرت في عدة مناطق العالم، وهي عبارة عن حدوث سريع ومفاجئ لمعظم شغالات طائفة النحل، ولهذه الظاهرة أعراض متميزة تتمثل الاختفاء السريع للشغالات مع بقاء عدد قليل الشغالات الصغيرة والحضنة والملكة، وكمية وافرة الغذاء عدم وجود أي أثر لنحل ميت داخل أو بالقرب الخلية. السبب الرئيسي المسبب لهذه حتى الآن غير معروف، لكن هناك شبه اتفاق أنه لا يوجد سبب مفرد لحدوثه، وظهرت نظريات وآراء حول المسببات المحتملة والتي قد تعمل مترابطة متآزرة معاً وتركز معظمها على الآفات والأمراض التي تصيب نحل العسل، المبيدات، التغيرات المناخية والظروف الجوية الملائمة البيئية والضرر الذي لحق بمصادر الطبيعية بالإضافة إلى عوامل ومسببات محتملة أخرى.

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