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Beekeeping => Bee News => Topic started by: CpnObvious on April 24, 2015, 02:36:55 pm

Title: Internet of Things-Mite control~If only they considered Wifi, not just cellular
Post by: CpnObvious on April 24, 2015, 02:36:55 pm

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/how-the-internet-of-things-could-save-the-bees-117114866924.html?soc_src=unv-sh&soc_trk=fb&fb_ref=Default (https://www.yahoo.com/tech/how-the-internet-of-things-could-save-the-bees-117114866924.html?soc_src=unv-sh&soc_trk=fb&fb_ref=Default)


http://www.eltopia.com/portfolio/bees/ (http://www.eltopia.com/portfolio/bees/)

Title: Re: Internet of Things-Mite control~If only they considered Wifi, not just cellular
Post by: Perry on April 24, 2015, 04:43:31 pm

Now that is some interesting stuff. I hope it works. If Marla Spivak is involved......
I wonder how one frame could elevate the temps enough throughout the hive to sterilize the make mites?

Title: Re: Internet of Things-Mite control~If only they considered Wifi, not just cellular
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 24, 2015, 07:52:41 pm

Cpn- Thanks for posting the link!   Very interesting. 
Marla Spivak is going to be our key note speaker at our bee club funday in June.  I hope she talks about MiteNot.  I will ask if she doesn't talk about it.

Title: Re: Internet of Things-Mite control~If only they considered Wifi, not just cellular
Post by: CpnObvious on April 28, 2015, 07:21:29 pm

My understanding is that the frame monitors itself and if/when it recognizes the potential for mites it raises it's own temp to kill the mites and eggs, not the temp of the whole hive.  I would be interested in hearing what you find out when you speak to her.  Please be sure to share!

Title: Re: Internet of Things-Mite control~If only they considered Wifi, not just cellular
Post by: Perry on April 28, 2015, 09:35:48 pm

Hey Cpn:
I haven't reread the article, But I was under the impression that only 1 frame was needed in a hive? How would sterilizing the male mites on 1 frame have much consequence? ??? :-\