Beekeepers Turn to Real-Time AI Monitoring in Varroa Mite Prevention

The Bee Industry Council of Western Australia (BICWA) has developed camera technology to detect varroa mite at the border with South Australia. The new preventative measure was introduced before the destructive pest was detected in South Australia last week. West Australian beekeepers are enhancing biosecurity along the remote Eyre Highway with AI-enabled sentry hives that will line the main route from South Australia, using cameras and 4G to detect the pest. Traditional sentinel hives rely on manual inspections, while the new AI bee sentry hives utilize smart cameras and real-time data for threat detection.