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The Purple Hive Project is an initiative by Vimana Tech supported by B honey and Bega Group. The “Purple Hive” uses artificial intelligence to scan honey bees for Varroa destructor in real-time.

B honey is committed to supporting the local honey industry by helping to protect honey bees (Apis mellifera) from the significant threat of the Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) arriving in Australia. Varroa destructor is a tiny mite that is crippling honey bee colonies around the world. Now that the Varroa mite has been detected in Australia, it could have a devastating effect on our beekeepers, honey supply and Australian agriculture more broadly if not taken seriously.

The Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) is a tiny mite that attaches itself to honey bees and honey bee brood which is detrimental to the honey bee and the honey bee colonies. The Varroa mite is also known to transmit viruses amongst honey bees which can cause defects to the honey bee. Australia was the last continent in the world to be impacted by the Varroa destructor (Varroa mite).

The “Purple Hive” is an artificial intelligence based device, trained to detect the Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) in real-time. It features a multi-camera system that images honey bees from the top and bottom as they walk through the hive entrance, which uses an algorithm to observe each individual honey bee as it looks to determine if Varroa destructor is present. The intention is that the Purple Hive will help prevent the spread of Varroa destructor.

B honey is a proudly Australian owned and sourced honey brand. It is 100% Australian pure honey, sourced directly from Aussie beehives to deliver a great tasting, quality honey.

Right now, the best way to support the Purple Hive Project is to support B honey. B honey is a brand developed by Bega Group and launched into supermarkets in May 2020. It is 100% Australian Pure honey!

 B honey and Bega Group are continuing to support the Purple Hive Project.

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