Article 6BRA3 AI-powered hives latest weapon in fight to protect Australian bees from varroa mite

AI-powered hives latest weapon in fight to protect Australian bees from varroa mite

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Khaled Al Khawaldeh
from Environment | The Guardian on (#6BRA3)

The purple hives are equipped with high-definition cameras and AI technology to scan bees for the deadly parasite

A bright purple, AI-powered beehive at a North Queensland cargo port could be the answer to saving our $70m honey industry.

The smart" hive, which was positioned at the edge of Townsville port on Monday, is expected to attract bees carrying the deadly varroa mite that have hitched a ride to Australia on cargo ships.

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