UBeeO™ is a groundbreaking new tool for beekeepers, queen breeders, and researchers, designed to accurately predict a hive’s ability to self-manage mites and disease. By simulating a brief, harmless mite infestation and measuring the hive’s response, UBeeO™ allows you to assess the hive’s performance of hygienic behavior – a vital aspect of maintaining strong, healthy colonies.
UBeeO™ is based on a decade of research into the pheromones and behaviors used by honey bees to communicate and maintain the health of the hive.
Unhealthy brood emit special pheromones that signal to other bees when they are stressed by mites and disease
Adult bees throughout the hive are able to detect these pheromones and enact hygienic behavior to remove the affected brood from the hive.
This process, known as hygienic behavior, helps to reduce the burden of mites and disease within the colony. Some hives are naturally more hygienic than others due to their genetics.
With UBeeO™, you can identify the hives that are more hygienic so that you can breed healthier, more mite resistant hives.
Based on BIOLOGY,
backed by RESEARCH
0-39%
Low UBeeO™ Score
40-59%
Medium UBeeO™ Score
60-100%
High UBeeO™ Score