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Combating the varroa mite – sustainably and without chemicals

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Battling/beating varroa mites effectively and sustainably

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The award-winning and patented youbee® system works on the principle of hyperthermia. bees can tolerate higher temperatures than varroa mites. The varroa mite dies or is significantly impaired in a range between 39 and 42 °C, while the bees and their brood survive, not only undamaged, but stronger. Our research shows a 95% mortality rate in the varroa eggs per treatment cycle. The beneficial effect on the development of the bee colony is huge and results in an increased honey harvest.

The youbee® system

The youbee® system is easy to assemble and is available in many common hive sizes. Unlike other hyperthermia (heat) treatments, the youbee® system is fully automatic and carried out within the beehive.
Every single honeycomb is heated individually, and fully automatically. The built-in heating regulates the temperature within the honeycomb, keeping the temperature at 42°C. This is achieved by a PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistor. The PTC heating layer is incorporated into the wax foundation and the bee brood is warmed from the inside – exactly where the varroa eggs are found.

Production and quality

At the heart of the youbee® system is a PTC heating layer, manufactured by our highly qualified team in Austria. To ensure the uniform quality of the heating surfaces, they are manufactured in an air-conditioned, sterile room. Quality and sustainability are the top priorities in production. Production began in Mai 2021 and Sales in August 2021. 


4 REASONS 4 YOUBEE

SAVES TIME AND IMPROVES EFFICIENCY

The youbee®system is fully automated which means it requires minimum human intervention to control. For the beekeeper this means the time spent dealing with combating the varroa mite is reduced to a minimum. Our varroa treatment solution works fully automatically and without chemicals, during the entire bee brood cycle. Each treatment kills 95% of the varroa eggs.

COST EFFECTIVE

The cost reduction, when compared to the conventional treatment using formic acid, is 10% over 5 years! This makes the youbee® system by far the most cost-effective system for treating bee colonies against the varroa mite. In addition, the use of the youbee® system wax foundation can reduce the beeswax required for honeycomb production by up to 20%.

GENTLE FOR BEES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The youbee® system is a hyperthermia (heat) treatment method to combat the varroa mite, it is chemical-free, scientifically proven and absolutely stress-free for the bees.

It is not necessary to remove the honeycombs for the treatment.

Our Special Features.

Wooden frames

The youbee® system allows you to continue using your existing frames and hives. 

youbee® stainless steel clips

The stainless steel clip fasteners attached to the wooden frames, and included with the system, can be used for mounting the youbee® honeycombs and for the power supply (with or without the PTC heating layer).

Wax foundation

The honeycomb, made of recycled plastic and coated with a layer of wax, is easily attached to the frames using fastener clips. The wax coating on the heating foil is made using a casting process. We use only certified and organic beeswax for the production of our wax foundations.

Mounting rails

Two stainless steel mounting rails ensure a secure hold and the ideal distance between the wax foundations. They are also responsible for the power supply to the honeycomb in the hive.

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