Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2024: $29,956.00
Projected End Date: 08/15/2026
Grant Recipient:
Combs Bee Farm
Region: North Central
State: Ohio
Project Coordinator:
Joshua Combs
Combs Bee Farm
Description:
UBeeO is a rapid pheromone-based hygienic assay that measures and predicts mite and disease resistance based on a colony's hygienic response to the UBeeO pheromone mix when applied to an area of capped brood cells. Combs Bee Farm is using UBeeO to produce and sustain adapted queen stock at the operation and reduce varroa or disease treatments.
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Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Improving and sustaining varroa and disease resistance using your current local honey bee queen stock"
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