UBeeO Kit (Includes two 5-test vials)

UBeeO is a groundbreaking new tool designed to accurately predict a colony’s ability to self-manage mites and disease through hygienic behaviour – a vital aspect of colony health.

What is hygienic behavior?
Brood stressed by mites, viruses, or other diseases emit special pheromones through the wax cap.
Patrolling nurses detect the pheromones and locate the unhealthy brood for further inspection.The nurses uncap and remove the unhealthy brood to prevent the spread of mites and disease, protecting the colony

Hygienic behavior is a heritable trait that beekeepers can selectively breed for. Colonies that are more hygienic are more sensitive to unhealthy brood pheromones, and thus more resistant to mites and disease.

Optera’s UBeeO™ mix contains naturally occurring brood pheromones. To test a colony’s sensitivity, the UBeeO™ mix is applied to a small area of capped brood. The colony’s hygienic response to the treated brood cells after two hours indicates its ability to resist mites and disease throughout the season.

To find out how it works: Optera Bees

The UBeeO Testing Kit Comes with everything you need to test up to 10 colonies including:

Two 5-test UBeeO™ vials
UBeeO™ applicator with cleaning solution and O-ring lubricant
UBeeO™ test ring (IMPROVED!)
UBeeO™ precision guide (NEW!)
UBeeO™ whiteboard and marker
UBeeO™ testing instruction manual

$499.00 + GST

GST inclusive pricing