A feeding device for honeybees is described that can be used when open feeding honeybees using a container. The container is filled with liquid syrup. The feeding device can be placed over the liquid syrup. The feeding device includes several feeding holes on the surface of the liquid syrup. The honeybees can land on top of the surface of the feeding device and can drink the liquid syrup by reaching through the feeding holes on the feeding device. The feeding device prevents the honeybees from drowning in the liquid syrup and provides a safe surface for multiple honeybees to land on while open feeding.

Aspects of this disclosure include a system for providing non-contact, computer-vision based monitoring of the health and pollination activity of a beehive. The system may include camera positioned proximate to a beehive. The camera may include an onboard processor that analyzes video of the beehive captured by the camera and calculates an activity value that estimates a number of bees moving about the beehive. The video calculated activity values may be uploaded to a server where they can be accessed via a user device. The user device may allow the user to display interactive plots of the activity values over a variety of time bases. The disclosed beehive monitoring system relies on relatively lost-cost hardware and requires neither modification to the hive nor special constraints on the placement of the camera.

Aspects of this disclosure include a system for providing non-contact, computer-vision based monitoring of the health and pollination activity of a beehive. The system may include camera positioned proximate to a beehive. The camera may include an onboard processor that analyzes video of the beehive captured by the camera and calculates an activity value that estimates a number of bees moving about the beehive. The video calculated activity values may be uploaded to a server where they can be accessed via a user device. The user device may allow the user to display interactive plots of the activity values over a variety of time bases. The disclosed beehive monitoring system relies on relatively lost-cost hardware and requires neither modification to the hive nor special constraints on the placement of the camera.

A system for delivery of a substance into a hive box of a beehive is provided. The hive box includes a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall and the beehive has a bee space located adjacent to the comb support members, oriented in a plane substantially perpendicular to the wall. The system comprises at least one aperture aligned with the bee space and apparatus for insertion into and removal from the aperture. At least part of the apparatus is shaped to be received and held in the aperture. Apparatus for delivery of fluid into a hive box of a beehive is also provided, the hive box including a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall, the apparatus comprising at least one opening aligned with the bee space, wherein the opening is smaller than a bee space in at least one direction.

A system for delivery of a substance into a hive box of a beehive is provided. The hive box includes a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall and the beehive has a bee space located adjacent to the comb support members, oriented in a plane substantially perpendicular to the wall. The system comprises at least one aperture aligned with the bee space and apparatus for insertion into and removal from the aperture. At least part of the apparatus is shaped to be received and held in the aperture. Apparatus for delivery of fluid into a hive box of a beehive is also provided, the hive box including a wall and a plurality of comb support members mounted on the wall, the apparatus comprising at least one opening aligned with the bee space, wherein the opening is smaller than a bee space in at least one direction.

The present application describes a pollinator species detection and monitoring device and system that utilizes specifically positioned and spaced receptacles for determining and conveying the numbers, health and movements of pollinator species ranging from real-time to intermittent transmittance of detected information for an area, region, areas or regions, singularly and in the aggregate. The detected information is collected and recorded via a pair of closely related sensors, residing at 180 degrees from one another, wherein pollinator species' entrance, exit, number, gender and activity are sensed, analyzed algorithmically and stored locally for eventual transmittance from a transmitting device to an external computer or mobile device for data observance, collection, storage and analysis. Detected information may be species specific or across a plurality of species.

A modular observational beehive system. The system includes a base including an elongated member, a pair of support legs, and a latch affixed to each support leg. A first and second hive module each include a pair of sidewalls, a pair of end walls, an upper wall, and a lower wall defining an interior volume adapted to support a hive frame therein. Openings in the end walls allow for the introduction or removal of bees feed, and honey. The first hive module and the second hive module each include a latch and a hook disposed on each sidewall. Using the latches and hooks, the first hive module is securable to the base, and the second hive module is securable to the top of the first hive module in a stacked configuration. The system can be utilized to provide a compact apiary with transparent sidewalls that allow for user observation.

A modular observational beehive system. The system includes a base including an elongated member, a pair of support legs, and a latch affixed to each support leg. A first and second hive module each include a pair of sidewalls, a pair of end walls, an upper wall, and a lower wall defining an interior volume adapted to support a hive frame therein. Openings in the end walls allow for the introduction or removal of bees feed, and honey. The first hive module and the second hive module each include a latch and a hook disposed on each sidewall. Using the latches and hooks, the first hive module is securable to the base, and the second hive module is securable to the top of the first hive module in a stacked configuration. The system can be utilized to provide a compact apiary with transparent sidewalls that allow for user observation.

System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.

System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.