Advances in Beehive Monitoring Systems: Low-Cost Integrating Sensor Technology for Improved Apiculture Management

The integration of monitoring systems in beekeeping has significant implications for the health and sustainability of honeybee colonies. These advanced systems, which include sensors for temperature, humidity, hive weight, and sound analysis, allow for real-time tracking of hive conditions, enabling...

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Main Authors: Hunor Bartos, Bodor Zsolt, Keresztesi Ágnes, Gârbacea George, György Deak, Monica Matei, Laslo Lucian, Boboc Madalina, Elena H., Szép Róbert
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Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/119/e3sconf_icongeet2024_04001.pdf
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author Hunor Bartos
Bodor Zsolt
Keresztesi Ágnes
Gârbacea George
György Deak
Monica Matei
Laslo Lucian
Boboc Madalina
Elena H.
Szép Róbert
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György Deak
Monica Matei
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description The integration of monitoring systems in beekeeping has significant implications for the health and sustainability of honeybee colonies. These advanced systems, which include sensors for temperature, humidity, hive weight, and sound analysis, allow for real-time tracking of hive conditions, enabling beekeepers to respond promptly to potential threats such as disease, pests, or environmental stressors. Research shows that such technology can lead to improved colony management, reducing the incidence of colony collapse disorder (CCD) by facilitating early intervention. Additionally, continuous data collection helps in identifying patterns and anomalies in hive behavior, contributing to a better understanding of bee biology and environmental interactions. However, the effectiveness of these systems depends on the accuracy of the data collected and the beekeeper’s ability to interpret and act upon this information. Moreover, while monitoring systems have the potential to enhance colony health, there are concerns about the cost, accessibility, and the need for technical expertise, which could limit widespread adoption among smallscale beekeepers. Overall, the use of monitoring systems in beehives represents a promising tool for enhancing bee colony health, though its success will rely on overcoming the challenges of implementation and ensuring that beekeepers can utilize the data effectively to support their colonies.
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spelling doaj-art-a3dc85c3a86f402f826a9fd2f73102e52024-11-21T11:28:24ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422024-01-015890400110.1051/e3sconf/202458904001e3sconf_icongeet2024_04001Advances in Beehive Monitoring Systems: Low-Cost Integrating Sensor Technology for Improved Apiculture ManagementHunor Bartos0Bodor Zsolt1Keresztesi Ágnes2Gârbacea George3György Deak4Monica Matei5Laslo Lucian6Boboc Madalina7Elena H.8Szép Róbert9Research and Development Institute for Wildlife and Mountain Resources Miercurea CiucResearch and Development Institute for Wildlife and Mountain Resources Miercurea CiucResearch and Development Institute for Wildlife and Mountain Resources Miercurea CiucNational Institute for Research and Development in Forestry “Marin Dracea”National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental ProtectionNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental ProtectionNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental ProtectionNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental ProtectionNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental ProtectionResearch and Development Institute for Wildlife and Mountain Resources Miercurea CiucThe integration of monitoring systems in beekeeping has significant implications for the health and sustainability of honeybee colonies. These advanced systems, which include sensors for temperature, humidity, hive weight, and sound analysis, allow for real-time tracking of hive conditions, enabling beekeepers to respond promptly to potential threats such as disease, pests, or environmental stressors. Research shows that such technology can lead to improved colony management, reducing the incidence of colony collapse disorder (CCD) by facilitating early intervention. Additionally, continuous data collection helps in identifying patterns and anomalies in hive behavior, contributing to a better understanding of bee biology and environmental interactions. However, the effectiveness of these systems depends on the accuracy of the data collected and the beekeeper’s ability to interpret and act upon this information. Moreover, while monitoring systems have the potential to enhance colony health, there are concerns about the cost, accessibility, and the need for technical expertise, which could limit widespread adoption among smallscale beekeepers. Overall, the use of monitoring systems in beehives represents a promising tool for enhancing bee colony health, though its success will rely on overcoming the challenges of implementation and ensuring that beekeepers can utilize the data effectively to support their colonies.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/119/e3sconf_icongeet2024_04001.pdf
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Advances in Beehive Monitoring Systems: Low-Cost Integrating Sensor Technology for Improved Apiculture Management
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title_short Advances in Beehive Monitoring Systems: Low-Cost Integrating Sensor Technology for Improved Apiculture Management
title_sort advances in beehive monitoring systems low cost integrating sensor technology for improved apiculture management
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