"Study Confirms: Tapping Hive Reveals Honeybee Colony Health"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A study by scientists at Nottingham Trent University has confirmed that monitoring the reaction of honeybee colonies to a gentle vibrational pulse can reveal their health and activity levels without the need for invasive inspections. By using an accelerometer embedded within hives, the researchers found that bees' responses to the pulse varied throughout the year, indicating their level of activity and restfulness. This non-invasive method could provide valuable insights for beekeepers and potentially lead to the development of a device for real-time monitoring of honeybee colonies.