BeeHero, a data-driven precision pollination company, says it has launched three Pollination Research Stations in California’s Central Valley to provide users the ability to track and monitor bloom progress and bee activity.
BeeHero said its Pollination Research Stations deliver real-time, accurate and extensive data on bloom progression and bee activity. The company said these research stations will provide visibility for growers who previously operated with minimal data.
“We’re not just measuring massive amounts of data, we’re transforming pollination practices. Our innovative platform is a unique source of this type of live information for growers, essentially providing a ‘bee livestream’ that grants unprecedented access to the heartbeat of pollination,” BeeHero co-founder and CEO Omer Davidi said in a news release.
The research stations use advanced scientific monitoring techniques and artificial intelligence analysis, according to the release. BeeHero said the stations collect and analyze data to provide insights in a public dashboard, which enables growers to refine their practices, mitigate risks and boost pollination.
“From the outset, our research project set out to uncover new insights into the intricate world of bees, but we quickly realized its greater potential to help transform local growers’ practices,” Doreet Avni, head of bio-research at BeeHero, said in the release. “Opening growers’ eyes to this real-time data they’ve never had before is like bringing science fiction to life.”
The company said each station includes precision instrumentation including:
- Weather monitoring equipment that alerts growers to potential frost advisories.
- Bee counters to provide accurate bee flight times for precise tracking of pollination activity to the single-bee level.
- Scales that offer insights into colony weight gain, a key indicator of foraging and pollination effectiveness.
- Cameras to provide visual confirmation of bloom progression.
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