Method for mass organization and transport of honey bees

Abstract

This application relates to the field of beekeeping technology, providing a method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees. The method includes: collecting worker bees; placing worker bees, the queen bee, feed, and drinking water into a bee cage, and sealing the cage to form an independent transfer unit; stacking multiple independent transfer units within the loading space of a transport vehicle, and arranging temperature control devices within each independent transfer unit at typical monitoring locations within the loading space; during transportation, real-time monitoring of the temperature at corresponding locations within the loading space using the temperature control devices; when any temperature control device detects a local temperature exceeding a preset temperature range, controlling the device to perform the corresponding temperature adjustment operation; upon arrival at the destination, transferring the independent transfer units to pre-prepared conventional beehives, opening the independent transfer units to allow the bees to automatically transfer to the honeycomb within the conventional beehives, completing the transfer operation. This application solves the problems of high bee transfer loss rates and high transfer costs in existing technologies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beekeeping technology, and in particular to a method for organizing and transporting bees on a large scale. Background Technology

[0002] Beekeeping is highly dependent on natural sources of nectar and pollen from flowering plants, but almost no region in the world can provide a sufficient supply of nectar and pollen year-round. This results in significant limitations of traditional stationary beekeeping: during periods of nectar scarcity, bee colonies must enter a long period of inactivity, which not only consumes a large amount of artificial feed, significantly increasing beekeeping costs, but also severely restricts the overall productivity of the bee colonies.

[0003] To address these issues, transhumance beekeeping, by dynamically transferring bee colonies to coincide with the flowering seasons in different regions, has become a core technological approach for achieving continuous and efficient bee production. However, traditional transhumance beekeeping still suffers from numerous technical drawbacks: traditional beehives are large and heavy, resulting in low transport capacity, poor transfer efficiency, and high transportation costs; more importantly, to prevent heat buildup inside the beehive during transport, the hive entrance usually needs to be opened for ventilation, which causes a large number of adult bees to abscond, leading to a decline in the bee colony population and further increasing the economic burden on beekeepers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a method for organizing and transporting bees on a large scale to solve the problems of high bee transport loss rate and high transport cost in the prior art.

[0005] A method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application includes the following steps: Collect worker bees, pack worker bees, queen bees, feed and drinking water into bee cages, and seal the bee cages to form independent transfer units; Multiple independent transfer units are stacked in the loading space of the transport vehicle, and temperature control devices are arranged in the independent transfer units at typical monitoring locations in the loading space. During transportation, the temperature of the corresponding location in the loading space is monitored in real time by the temperature control device. When any temperature control device detects that the local temperature exceeds the preset temperature range, the temperature control device is controlled to perform the corresponding temperature adjustment operation. After transportation to the destination, the independent transfer unit is transferred to a pre-prepared conventional beehive. The independent transfer unit is then opened to allow the bees to transfer themselves to the honeycomb in the conventional beehive, thus completing the hive transfer operation.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, the collecting of worker bees includes: Place the super containing worker bees on the super support, and use a blower to blow the worker bees on the comb inside the super into a breathable collection container. Then transfer the worker bees in the breathable collection container to a transfer bag for temporary storage.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of loading worker bees, queen bees, feed, and drinking water into a bee cage and sealing the bee cage to form an independent transfer unit includes: Secure the queen bee and the feed box inside the bee cage; The worker bees temporarily stored in the transfer bag are poured into the bee cage through a funnel until the weight of the worker bees in the bee cage reaches a preset value. Remove the funnel and place it in the water box, then seal all openings of the bee cage to form an independent transfer unit.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, the beehive includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and side plates, wherein the side plates include two first side plates and two second side plates arranged opposite to each other; The left and right sides of the base plate are respectively hinged to the two first side plates; The two second side panels are detachably installed between the front and rear ends of the two first side panels, respectively; The top plate is detachably installed on the top of the two first side plates; The lower surface of the base plate and the upper surface of the top plate are provided with a mutually engaging locking structure; The top plate has an upper opening for inserting bees, and the first side plate, the second side plate, and the bottom plate are all provided with ventilation openings.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of stacking multiple independent transfer units within the loading space of a transport vehicle, and arranging temperature control devices within the independent transfer units at typical monitoring locations within the loading space, includes: Multiple independent transfer units are arranged sequentially in the same layer along the horizontal and vertical directions, and stacked to form multi-layer pallets, which are then placed in the loading space of the transport vehicle. Temperature control devices are installed in independent transfer units located at the bottom left and right ends of the starting point of transportation, the middle of the loading space, and the top left and right ends of the terminal point of transportation.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the temperature control device includes a temperature sensor, a power supply, and a fan; The power supply is located inside the beehive, the temperature sensor is located on the inner wall of the beehive, and the fan is located at the ventilation opening; The temperature sensor and the fan are respectively electrically connected to the power supply, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the fan.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the transportation process further includes: At preset intervals, the clustering of bee swarms within the loading space is checked, and the natural ventilation is adjusted by changing the coverage of the external covering of the transport vehicle.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of transferring the independent transfer unit to a pre-prepared conventional beehive, opening the independent transfer unit to allow the bees to transfer themselves to the honeycomb in the conventional beehive, and completing the hive transfer operation includes: Prepare a number of regular beehives equal to the number of independent transfer units at the destination in advance, with two honey combs and one empty comb in each hive; Place the independent transfer unit in the regular hive near the frame, take out the queen cage with the queen bee and place it between the combs, and open the upper opening of the independent transfer unit. After all the bees have moved to the honeycomb, open the queen cage to release the queen bee, and then disassemble and fold the empty bee cage for storage.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, before collecting worker bees, preparatory steps are also included, such as queen bee rearing, feed and drinking water preparation, and bee cage assembly.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the queen bee rearing includes: The honeycomb queen rearing box is divided into multiple independent mating areas by partitions. Each mating area has an independent entrance and exit on the side near the box wall, allowing the queen bee and worker bees in the area to enter and exit. Place honeycomb cells filled with honey in each mating area and introduce worker bees. After the worker bees have stabilized for a preset time, introduce mature queen cells that are ready to hatch into the same mating area. The worker bees live in the mating area, fed on the honey in the honeycomb cells. During this period, the virgin queen bees in the queen cells that are about to emerge complete emergence, sexual maturity, and separate mating in sequence. When the queen bee is observed laying eggs in the cells of the mating area, mating is considered successful, and the laying queen bee is collected for later use. The preparation of the feed and drinking water includes: Grind granulated sugar into 60-mesh sugar powder, mix it with honey at a weight ratio of 40:13 to form sugar dough, and then package it into feed boxes with 4.2mm apertures. Mix the absorbent with drinking water at a weight ratio of 1:80-100 to allow the absorbent to fully expand. Then, package the absorbent into non-woven bags and place them into a water box that matches the size of the feed box.

[0015] The above-described one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of this application have at least one of the following technical effects: This application specifically addresses the core technical problems of traditional migratory beekeeping, including low transportation efficiency, significant bee absconding losses, passive temperature control, and high stress levels during hive transfer. By packing worker bees, the queen bee, feed, and drinking water into a sealed beehive to form an independent transfer unit, it replaces the traditional bulky hive, significantly increasing transport capacity and efficiency. The fully enclosed design eliminates the need for ventilation at the hive entrance, fundamentally preventing adult bee absconding during transport and ensuring the integrity of the bee colony. By placing temperature control devices at typical monitoring locations within the loading space and automatically adjusting when the temperature exceeds a preset range, an active closed-loop temperature control system is constructed. This system covers key areas with the greatest temperature differences in the transport space, achieving comprehensive and accurate temperature monitoring. It effectively addresses the risk of heat accumulation from high temperatures, replacing manual passive adjustment and significantly improving transportation safety under different climatic conditions. Upon arrival at the destination, the bees transfer themselves to the new hive without manual shaking, greatly reducing disturbance and stress on the bees, improving the survival rate and adaptability of the colony after transfer, and simplifying the transfer process, thus enhancing the operational efficiency of large-scale beekeeping.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees provided in this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view (structure diagram) of the super box, super box support and mesh bag in the large-scale organization and transfer method for bees provided in this application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel structure in the method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees provided in this application.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bee cage structure in the large-scale organization and transfer method for bees provided in this application. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bee cage structure in the large-scale organization and transfer method for bees provided in this application. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bee cage structure in the large-scale organization and transfer method for bees provided in this application. Figure 3 .

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bee cage structure in the large-scale organization and transfer method for bees provided in this application. Figure 4 (In its stored state, and bound with two cable ties).

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bee cage containing a temperature sensor, power supply, and fan in the method for organizing and transporting bees on a large scale provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of bee cages mounted on transport vehicles in the method for large-scale organization and transportation of bees provided in this application.

[0027] Figure 10 The honeycomb box used in the large-scale organization and transfer of bees provided in this application is the queen rearing box.

[0028] Figure label: 11. Substrate box; 12. Substrate box bracket; 121. Bracket body; 122. Support column; 123. Support hook; 131. Mesh frame; 132. Mesh bag; 2. Funnel; 21. Upper section; 22. Lower section; 3. Beehive; 31. Top plate; 311. Upper opening; 312. Protruding support bar; 32. Bottom plate; 321. Concave bracket; 33. Side plate; 331. First side plate; 332. Second side plate; 34. Ventilation opening; 35. Buckle; 36. Handle; 41. Temperature sensor; 42. Power supply; 43. Fan; 5. Honeycomb cage for raising kings; 51. Partition; 52. Honeycomb cage; 53. Inlet / outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0034] A method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, such as Figure 1As shown, the process includes the following steps: collecting worker bees, loading worker bees, queen bees, feed, and drinking water into bee cage 3, and sealing bee cage 3 to form an independent transfer unit; stacking multiple independent transfer units in the loading space of the transport carrier, and arranging temperature control devices in the independent transfer units at typical monitoring positions in the loading space; during transportation, monitoring the temperature at corresponding positions in the loading space in real time through the temperature control devices, and controlling the temperature control device to perform the corresponding temperature adjustment operation when any temperature control device detects that the local temperature exceeds the preset temperature range; after transportation to the destination, transferring the independent transfer units to the pre-prepared conventional beehives, opening the independent transfer units to allow the bees to transfer to the honeycomb in the conventional beehives on their own, and completing the hive transfer operation.

[0035] This application utilizes lightweight, independent transport units to replace traditional, bulky, integral beehives, eliminating the need for combs and fixed hive structures. This significantly improves the space utilization and loading capacity of the transport vehicle, and substantially reduces transport costs. The fully enclosed transport design eliminates the need for ventilation by opening hive entrances, fundamentally preventing the absconding of adult bees during transport and ensuring the integrity of the bee colony. By placing temperature control devices at typical temperature-sensitive locations within the loading space, a distributed temperature monitoring network is constructed, enabling comprehensive and accurate sensing of the transport environment temperature. An automatic closed-loop adjustment mechanism based on temperature monitoring results effectively addresses the problem of bee colony weakening caused by high-temperature heat accumulation, replacing traditional manual passive adjustment methods and significantly improving the safety of long-distance, cross-climate zone transport. The destination utilizes a self-transfer method by the bees, eliminating the need for manual bee shaking, minimizing disturbance and stress on the bees, improving the survival rate and rapid recovery ability of the bee colony after transfer, and simplifying the large-scale transfer process, significantly improving the overall efficiency of beekeeping operations.

[0036] According to one embodiment of this application, collecting worker bees includes: placing a super 11 containing worker bees on a super support 12; blowing the worker bees from the combs inside the super 11 into a breathable collection container using a blower; and then transferring the worker bees in the breathable collection container to a transfer bag for temporary storage. The breathable collection container may include a mesh bag 132 and a mesh frame 131 disposed at the front opening of the mesh bag 132; the rear opening of the mesh bag 132 is used to connect to the transfer bag. Figure 2 In the middle, the right end of the mesh bag 132 can be provided with an opening for connecting with the transit bag.

[0037] In practical applications, the super support 12 adopts a foldable structure, including a support body 121, a support column 122, and a support hook 123. When in use, the support body 121 is unfolded, the support column 122 on the front is used to place the super 11 containing worker bees, and the support hook 123 on the rear is used to fix the mesh frame 131. After use, the support can be folded and stored, which greatly reduces the volume compared to the unfolded state, making it easy to carry and store, and adapting to the mobile operation needs of migratory beekeeping.

[0038] The blowing device uses a high-power axial flow fan to generate a directional, gentle airflow that evenly blows worker bees from the honeycomb into the breathable collection container, preventing damage from excessive airflow. The breathable collection container is made of mesh material to ensure good ventilation and prevent worker bees from suffocating due to lack of oxygen during collection. Compared to traditional manual methods of sweeping and shaking bees, this mechanized collection method using a support frame and blowing device improves worker bee collection efficiency, reduces bee damage, and significantly reduces the labor intensity of operators, making it suitable for the rapid organization of large-scale bee colonies.

[0039] According to one embodiment of this application, worker bees, queen bees, feed, and drinking water are placed into a beehive 3, and the beehive 3 is sealed to form an independent transfer unit. The process includes: fixing the queen bee and the feed box inside the beehive 3; pouring worker bees temporarily stored in a transfer bag into the beehive 3 through a funnel 2 until the weight of the worker bees in the beehive 3 reaches a preset value; removing the funnel 2 and placing it into a water box; and sealing all openings of the beehive 3 to form an independent transfer unit.

[0040] In practice, the queen cage with the queen bee and the sugar box (i.e., the feed box) are first placed on the top of the bee cage 3, and an upper opening 311 on the top of the bee cage 3 is sealed.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, funnel 2 adopts a two-section structure. The upper section 21 is an inverted cone shape with a top diameter of 30cm and a bottom diameter of 10cm. The lower section 22 is a cylinder with a diameter of 10cm and a height of 5cm. The lower section 22 can be tightly inserted into the upper opening 311 of the bee cage 3. This structural design not only expands the receiving area for worker bees to be poured in, preventing worker bees from escaping during the pouring process, but also ensures that worker bees can smoothly enter the bee cage 3. The bee cage 3, together with funnel 2, is placed on an electronic scale and zeroed. Worker bees are poured into the transfer bag. Pouring is stopped when the electronic scale shows a weight of 2kg to ensure that the number of worker bees in each independent transfer unit is uniform, which facilitates subsequent feeding management and transportation balance. Finally, a water box is placed in and the upper opening 311 of the bee cage 3 is sealed to form a completely closed independent transfer unit, providing a stable transfer environment for the bee colony.

[0042] According to one embodiment of this application, such as Figures 4 to 6As shown, the beehive 3 includes a top plate 31, a bottom plate 32, and side plates 33. The side plates 33 include two opposing first side plates 331 and two opposing second side plates 332. The left and right sides of the bottom plate 32 are respectively hinged to the two first side plates 331. The two second side plates 332 are detachably installed between the front and rear ends of the two first side plates 331. The top plate 31 is detachably installed on the top of the two first side plates 331. The lower surface of the bottom plate 32 and the upper surface of the top plate 31 are provided with a mutually cooperating locking structure. The top plate 31 has an upper opening 311 for inserting bees. The first side plates 331, the second side plates 332, and the bottom plate 32 are all provided with ventilation openings 34.

[0043] Figure 4 and Figure 5 A cover plate was installed at the upper opening 311 to seal it.

[0044] Each first side plate 331 has one ventilation opening 34, each second side plate 332 has two ventilation openings 34, and the bottom plate 32 has two ventilation openings 34; the ventilation openings 34 can be covered with stainless steel mesh. The top plate 31 has two upper openings 311. The joints between the first side plate 331 and the top plate 31 and bottom plate 32 can use a mortise and tenon structure.

[0045] The first side panel 331 consists of left and right side panels, connected to the bottom panel 32 via hinges on the inside, and can be folded inwards. The second side panel 332 consists of front and rear side panels, employing an insert-type structure. A buckle 35 is located at the top of the first side panel 331, which can quickly engage with the hooks at both ends of the top panel 31 without the need for nails or screws, significantly reducing assembly time compared to traditional beehives. The concave support 321 on the lower surface of the bottom panel 32 and the protruding support strip 312 on the upper surface of the top panel 31 interlock, forming a locking structure. When stacked, the upper and lower beehives 3 automatically align, eliminating the need for additional fixing supports. This ensures stable placement and creates a natural ventilation gap between the upper and lower beehives 3, improving overall ventilation. A carrying handle 36 is located in the center of the top panel 31 for easy single-person handling. The beehive 3 is made entirely of wood, with a single cage capable of bearing up to 150kg. It can be stacked up to 10 layers high and support a 100kg load, meeting the stacking requirements for large-scale transportation. Before assembly, the honeycomb cage 3 is in a flat state with a volume of only 11547 cm³. 3 The assembled volume is 21651 cm³. 3 The volume before assembly is 53.33% of the volume after assembly, significantly saving storage space. For example... Figure 7 The image shows the honeycomb cage 3 in its stored state (before assembly), which occupies little space.

[0046] According to one embodiment of this application, multiple independent transfer units are stacked within the loading space of a transport vehicle, and temperature control devices are arranged within the independent transfer units at typical monitoring locations within the loading space. This includes: arranging multiple independent transfer units sequentially in the same layer along both the horizontal and vertical directions, stacking them to form a multi-layer pallet, and placing them within the loading space of the transport vehicle; arranging temperature control devices within the independent transfer units located at the bottom left and right ends of the transport starting point, the middle of the loading space, and the top left and right ends of the transport endpoint; the independent transfer units with temperature control devices do not need to contain bees. The transport vehicle can be a transport vehicle, such as... Figure 9 As shown.

[0047] During the stacking process, the interlocking structure of the bottom plate 32 and top plate 31 of the honeycomb cage 3 allows the independent transfer units to be neatly arranged in rows and columns within the same layer. Each layer can hold 120-150 independent transfer units depending on the size of the transport vehicle. These units are then stacked layer by layer to form multi-layer stacks, up to a maximum of 10 layers, making full use of the vertical space of the transport vehicle. Typical monitoring locations are the areas with the greatest temperature differences and the most prone to temperature anomalies during transportation: the bottom layer at the starting point of transportation can be the front bottom of the carriage; the middle of the loading space has the worst air circulation and is prone to heat accumulation; and the top layer at the ending point of transportation can be the rear top of the carriage, which is significantly affected by the ambient temperature. By arranging temperature control devices in the independent transfer units at these key locations, comprehensive monitoring of the temperature field of the entire loading space can be achieved, eliminating the need to install temperature control devices in each independent transfer unit. This significantly reduces equipment costs while ensuring monitoring accuracy.

[0048] According to one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 8 As shown, the temperature control device includes a temperature sensor 41, a power supply 42, and a fan 43; the power supply 42 is located inside the honeycomb cage 3, the temperature sensor 41 is located on the inner wall of the honeycomb cage 3, and the fan 43 is located at the ventilation opening 34 of the bottom plate 32 and the upper opening 311 of the top plate 31; the temperature sensor 41 and the fan 43 are electrically connected to the power supply 42 respectively, and the temperature sensor 41 is electrically connected to the fan 43.

[0049] It should be noted that, Figure 8 The diagram shows the installation positions of temperature sensor 41, power supply 42, and fan 43.

[0050] The temperature control device is installed inside the honeycomb cage 3 and participates in the stacking process, requiring no additional space and ensuring overall flatness. The power supply 42 can use a high-capacity lithium battery, capable of continuous operation for over 72 hours on a single charge, meeting the power requirements for long-distance transportation. The temperature sensor 41 uses a high-precision digital sensor with a measurement accuracy of ±0.5℃ and a sampling frequency of 1 time / minute. The fan 43 is a low-noise axial flow fan, installed at the ventilation opening 34 on the bottom plate 32 and the top plate opening 311 of the honeycomb cage 3. When the temperature sensor 41 detects that the local temperature exceeds the preset temperature range (typically 35℃-37℃), it automatically sends a control signal to the fan 43. For example, when the temperature is higher than 37℃, the fan 43 is activated for forced ventilation, accelerating air circulation within the honeycomb cage 3 and reducing the internal temperature.

[0051] After placement, secure the items and cover them with a tarpaulin.

[0052] According to one embodiment of this application, the transportation process further includes: checking the clustering of bee colonies in the loading space at preset intervals, and adjusting the natural ventilation by adjusting the coverage of the external covering of the transport vehicle (e.g., tarpaulin).

[0053] During actual transportation, the preset time is usually 4 hours. Transport personnel need to regularly check the swarming status of the bees in the independent transfer units at the edge of the vehicle: if the swarms are scattered and restless, it indicates that the internal temperature is too high, and the tarpaulin on top of the transport vehicle needs to be lifted appropriately to increase natural ventilation; if the swarms are tightly clustered and huddled together, it indicates that the internal temperature is too low, and the tarpaulin needs to be tightly covered for insulation. This combination of manual adjustment and automatic temperature control forms a dual temperature protection system, effectively coping with sudden temperature changes under extreme weather conditions and further improving the safety of bee swarm transportation. At the same time, regular checks can also promptly detect abnormalities such as damage or bee leakage in the independent transfer units, preventing greater losses.

[0054] According to one embodiment of this application, the independent transfer unit is transferred to a pre-prepared conventional beehive. The independent transfer unit is opened to allow the bees to transfer to the honeycomb in the conventional beehive on their own, thus completing the transfer operation. This includes: preparing a number of conventional beehives equal to the number of independent transfer units at the destination, with two honeycombs and one empty honeycomb in each hive; placing the independent transfer unit in the conventional beehive near the honeycomb frame, taking out the queen cage with the queen bee and placing it between the honeycombs, and opening the upper opening 311 of the independent transfer unit; after all the bees have been transferred to the honeycomb, releasing the queen bee, and disassembling and folding the empty honey cage 3 for storage.

[0055] 24 hours before the transfer, clean, standard beehives should be prepared at the destination apiary. Each hive should contain two honeycombs (providing ample food) and one empty comb (for the queen to lay eggs), providing a suitable living environment for the bee colony. During the transfer, the independent transfer unit should be placed entirely inside the standard beehive near the frames, avoiding crushing the combs. Then, carefully remove the queen cage containing the queen and place it between two combs, allowing the queen pheromones to quickly spread throughout the hive. Finally, open the top opening 311 of the independent transfer unit and close the hive's secondary and main covers. Attracted by the queen pheromones, the bees will gradually and actively transfer from the independent transfer unit to the combs, requiring no manual shaking and causing minimal disturbance to the bees. The next day, check the colony's condition. After confirming that all bees have been transferred, release the queen, remove the empty beehive 3, disassemble and fold it, and store it for future use. This transfer method results in a high colony survival rate and rapid colony recovery.

[0056] According to one embodiment of this application, before collecting worker bees, preparation steps are included, such as queen bee rearing, feed and drinking water preparation, and bee cage 3 assembly.

[0057] According to one embodiment of this application, queen bee rearing includes: dividing a honeycomb cell queen rearing box into multiple independent mating areas by a partition; each mating area has an independent entrance and exit on the side near the box wall for the queen bee and worker bees to enter and exit; placing honeycomb cells containing honey in each mating area and placing worker bees in them; after the worker bees have stabilized for a preset time, placing mature queen cells in the same mating area; the worker bees live in the mating area using the honeycomb cells as their food; during this period, the virgin queen bees in the queen cells in the queen cells in turn complete emergence, sexual maturity, and separate mating; when it is observed that the queen bee lays eggs in the cells of the mating area, the mating is considered successful and the laying queen bee is collected for later use.

[0058] Queen bee rearing can begin one month in advance, using the honeycomb grid rearing method: such as Figure 10 As shown, a 51×41cm honeycomb queen rearing box 5 is divided into 6 independent mating areas by a partition 51. Each mating area has an independent entrance / exit 53 on the side near the box wall, serving as the entrance / exit for the queen and worker bees within that area. A honeycomb cell 52 filled with honey is placed in each mating area, and 500g of worker bees of suitable age are added. After stabilizing for 2 days, a mature queen cell awaiting emergence is added. The honey in the honeycomb cell 52 serves as food for the worker bees. As the worker bees consume the honey, the virgin queen emerges, reaches sexual maturity, and leaves the colony to mate. When the queen is observed laying eggs in the honeycomb cell, it indicates successful mating, and the laying queen can be collected for later use.

[0059] This queen rearing method allows for the simultaneous rearing of 6 queen bees in one honeycomb box 5, making it far more efficient than traditional methods. The bee cage 3 can be assembled in a concentrated manner one day before cage loading. Simply stand up the folded left and right side panels (i.e., the first side panel 331), insert the front and rear side panels (i.e., the second side panel 332), and then fasten the top panel 31. No tools are required, making it suitable for large-scale batch assembly.

[0060] According to one embodiment of this application, the preparation of feed and drinking water includes: grinding white granulated sugar into 60-mesh sugar powder, stirring it with honey at a weight ratio of 40:13 to form sugar dough, and dispensing it into feed boxes with 4.2mm apertures; dispensing the absorbent with drinking water at a weight ratio of 1:80-100 to fully expand the absorbent, dispensing it into non-woven bags, and then placing it into a water box with the same specifications as the feed box.

[0061] The sugar paste is made by mixing 60-mesh white sugar powder and pure honey in a specific ratio, and then mixing it in a mixer for 15 minutes to create a paste that is neither dry nor hard, and does not flow at room temperature. This type of sugar paste can be stored at room temperature for more than 3 months without easily spoiling, and its moderate hardness makes it suitable for bees to eat. The sugar paste is then portioned into uniformly sized plastic feed boxes and covered.

[0062] The absorbent is fully expanded by mixing absorbent and drinking water at a ratio of 1:80-100. It is then manually or automatically dispensed into non-woven bags and placed into the water feeding box. This water supply method provides a long-lasting supply and can meet the drinking water needs of long-distance transportation.

[0063] Feed boxes and water boxes can be designed with the same specifications, are interchangeable, and can be washed and reused more than 20 times, which greatly reduces the cost of use.

[0064] Both the feed box and the water box have small holes with a diameter of 4.2mm, which allow bees to eat and drink.

[0065] The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees provided in this application has the following advantages: First, the cage structure is simple and reasonable, combining convenient assembly, efficient transportation, and economical storage. The honeycomb cage adopts a modular design. The left and right side panels (i.e., the first side panel 331) are internally connected to the bottom panel 32 with hinges for folding. The external top is fixed to both ends of the top panel 31 with buckles 35. The connection between the left and right side panels and the upper and lower panels uses a mortise and tenon structure to enhance stability. The concave bracket 321 under the bottom panel 32 and the protruding support strip 312 on the top panel 31 fit together. A carrying handle 36 is set at the center of the top of the cage. The assembly process of the cage is simple. Just stand the left and right side panels up, insert the front and rear side panels (i.e., the second side panel 332) into the grooved track, and fix the top panel 31 to the buckles 35 on both sides. No nails are needed throughout the process, and the labor consumption is low. During transportation, there is no need to install a fixing frame on the vehicle. The cages can be stacked directly. The concave and convex structure fits together to ensure placement stability and increase the distance between the upper and lower cages, improving ventilation. After use, the cages can be folded back and stored, greatly saving storage space. The box has a sturdy and stable structure and can be shipped via water, land, and air, making it suitable for various transit scenarios.

[0066] Secondly, an intelligent temperature control management system is constructed to ensure the environmental suitability of the bee colonies during transportation. The beehive is equipped with eight mesh ventilation openings 34: two each on the front and rear side panels (i.e., the second side panel 332) and the bottom panel 32, and one each on the left and right side panels (i.e., the first side panel 331), meeting basic natural ventilation requirements. Simultaneously, an intelligent temperature control system is installed to monitor the temperature in real time at several typical locations within the transport vehicle's loading space, including the bottom and middle sections. When the local temperature exceeds 37°C, the fan 43 is automatically activated for active forced cooling, effectively solving the problem of heat accumulation inside the beehive during transportation and preventing bee casualties due to high temperatures.

[0067] Third, the efficient honeycomb compartment queen rearing method is adopted to improve the efficiency and quality of large-scale queen rearing. A single beehive is divided into six independent mating zones, each with its own outward-facing entrance / exit (53), serving as a dedicated passage for the queen and worker bees within the zone, preventing confusion between different bee colonies. One honeycomb compartment (52) is placed in each mating zone, and after 500g of honey has been added and the worker bees stabilized for two days, queen cells are introduced. The honey in the honeycomb compartment (52) serves as the worker bees' natural food. Once the worker bees have consumed all the honey and the queen is observed laying eggs in the cells, it indicates successful queen mating and the hive is ready for use.

[0068] Fourth, the feed and drinking water preparation processes are standardized and efficient, balancing practicality and economy. Feed and water boxes adopt a uniform design, with 4.2mm apertures on the boxes for bees to enter and obtain food and water. Both are reusable, effectively reducing consumable costs. For feed preparation, granulated sugar is ground into 60-mesh powder and processed in batches in a mixer at a weight ratio of 40:13 (sugar powder to honey) to form sugar briquettes, which are then packaged into feed boxes. For drinking water preparation, absorbent is mixed with water at a ratio of 1:80-100 to fully expand the absorbent, then packaged into non-woven bags and placed into the water boxes.

[0069] Fifth, the bee colony organization process is scientifically sound, easy to operate, and causes minimal damage to the bee colony. The 12-cell super used for collecting worker bees has a foldable structure, saving storage space, and is easy to install and ergonomic. When loading the bees, follow the order of first placing the queen cage with the queen bee and the sugar container, then adding the worker bees, and finally placing the water container. The connecting wire of the queen cage can be directly clamped and fixed by the sugar container without the need for additional hooks, making the operation simple and secure, and effectively preventing damage to the queen bee during transportation.

[0070] Sixth, the bee transfer process is simple and low-stress, improving transfer efficiency and colony adaptability. The bee cage size is compatible with conventional fixed-location beehives. Upon arrival at the destination, it can be directly placed inside the fixed-location beehive. After opening the bee cage, the bees will automatically climb onto the honeycomb in the fixed-location beehive, eliminating the need for manual shaking and minimizing disturbance to the bees. Once all the bees have been transferred to the honeycomb, simply removing the empty bee cage completes the transfer process, which is simple and efficient.

[0071] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method for large-scale organization and transportation of bees, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Collect worker bees, pack worker bees, queen bees, feed and drinking water into bee cages, and seal the bee cages to form independent transfer units; Multiple independent transfer units are stacked in the loading space of the transport vehicle, and temperature control devices are arranged in the independent transfer units at typical monitoring locations in the loading space. During transportation, the temperature of the corresponding location in the loading space is monitored in real time by the temperature control device. When any temperature control device detects that the local temperature exceeds the preset temperature range, the temperature control device is controlled to perform the corresponding temperature adjustment operation. After transportation to the destination, the independent transfer unit is transferred to a pre-prepared conventional beehive. The independent transfer unit is then opened to allow the bees to transfer themselves to the honeycomb in the conventional beehive, thus completing the hive transfer operation.

2. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The worker bees that collect the bees include: Place the super containing worker bees on the super support, and use a blower to blow the worker bees on the comb inside the super into a breathable collection container. Then transfer the worker bees in the breathable collection container to a transfer bag for temporary storage.

3. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to claim 2, characterized in that, The process of loading worker bees, queen bees, feed, and drinking water into bee cages and sealing the cages to form independent transfer units includes: Secure the queen bee and the feed box inside the bee cage; The worker bees temporarily stored in the transfer bag are poured into the bee cage through a funnel until the weight of the worker bees in the bee cage reaches a preset value. Remove the funnel and place it in the water box, then seal all openings of the bee cage to form an independent transfer unit.

4. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The beehive includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and side plates, wherein the side plates include two first side plates and two second side plates arranged opposite to each other. The left and right sides of the base plate are respectively hinged to the two first side plates; The two second side panels are detachably installed between the front and rear ends of the two first side panels, respectively; The top plate is detachably installed on the top of the two first side plates; The lower surface of the base plate and the upper surface of the top plate are provided with a mutually engaging locking structure; The top plate has an upper opening for inserting bees, and the first side plate, the second side plate, and the bottom plate are all provided with ventilation openings.

5. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of stacking multiple independent transfer units within the loading space of the transport vehicle, and arranging temperature control devices within the independent transfer units at typical monitoring locations within the loading space, includes: Multiple independent transfer units are arranged sequentially in the same layer along the horizontal and vertical directions, and stacked to form multi-layer pallets, which are then placed in the loading space of the transport vehicle. Temperature control devices are installed in independent transfer units located at the bottom left and right ends of the starting point of transportation, the middle of the loading space, and the top left and right ends of the terminal point of transportation.

6. The method for large-scale organization and transportation of bees according to claim 5, characterized in that, The temperature control device includes a temperature sensor, a power supply, and a fan; The power supply is located inside the beehive, the temperature sensor is located on the inner wall of the beehive, and the fan is located at the ventilation opening; The temperature sensor and the fan are respectively electrically connected to the power supply, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the fan.

7. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The transportation process also includes: At preset intervals, the clustering of bee swarms within the loading space is checked, and the natural ventilation is adjusted by changing the coverage of the external covering of the transport vehicle.

8. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The process of transferring the independent transfer unit to a pre-prepared conventional beehive, opening the independent transfer unit to allow the bees to transfer themselves to the combs in the conventional beehive, and completing the hive transfer operation includes: Prepare a number of regular beehives equal to the number of independent transfer units at the destination in advance, with two honey combs and one empty comb in each hive; Place the independent transfer unit in the regular hive near the frame, take out the queen cage with the queen bee and place it between the combs, and open the upper opening of the independent transfer unit. After all the bees have moved to the honeycomb, open the queen cage to release the queen bee, and then disassemble and fold the empty bee cage for storage.

9. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Before collecting worker bees, preparation steps include queen bee rearing, feed and drinking water preparation, and bee cage assembly.

10. The method for large-scale organization and transfer of bees according to claim 9, characterized in that, The queen bee breeding includes: The honeycomb queen rearing box is divided into multiple independent mating areas by partitions. Each mating area has an independent entrance and exit on the side near the box wall, allowing the queen bee and worker bees in the area to enter and exit. Place honeycomb cells filled with honey in each mating area and introduce worker bees. After the worker bees have stabilized for a preset time, introduce mature queen cells that are ready to hatch into the same mating area. The worker bees live in the mating area using the honey in the honeycomb cells as their food. During this period, the virgin queen bees in the queen cells that are about to emerge complete the emergence, sexual maturity, and separate mating in sequence. When it is observed that the queen bee lays eggs in the honeycomb cells in the mating area, it is determined that the mating is successful and the egg-laying queen is collected for later use. The preparation of the feed and drinking water includes: Grind granulated sugar into 60-mesh sugar powder, mix it with honey at a weight ratio of 40:13 to form sugar dough, and then package it into feed boxes with 4.2mm apertures. Mix the absorbent with drinking water at a weight ratio of 1:80-100 to allow the absorbent to fully expand. Then, package the absorbent into non-woven bags and place them into a water box that matches the size of the feed box.

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