Combining thermal images, NDVI and weather data to improve pollination outcomes, bee health and crop yield

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All pollination management & yield estimation tools in one place

Active frame count

Whether you pay for active frames or whole hives, it is essential to know if there are enough bees in the hives you hire.

Non-invasive method

Our innovative approach revolutionizes beehive monitoring using non-invasive and highly efficient thermal imaging technology.

Track pollination activity

Having bees doesn’t mean guaranteed pollination. We show you how pollination activity happens in your orchard.

Combine NDVI data

Maximize the potential of your NDVI data by integrating it with our comprehensive bee activity and population models.

Weather data

Our models are adept at predicting bees' responses to changing weather by merging bee population data with hyper-local weather information.

Better yield predictions

By adding real-time pollination activity and location-specific weather data our yield estimation tool generates highly accurate yield forecasts.

How it works

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    It all begins with a beautiful bloom.

    No matter the crop – be it almonds, apples, canola, or any other – the bloom marks a critical time in the agricultural calendar. This is when pollination services take center stage, and the hiring of beehives becomes essential. But it's not just about having beehives; it's about ensuring they are bustling with healthy bees, actively foraging, and effectively carrying out the vital pollination your crops need. This is where we step in to offer our expertise by monitoring beehives and pollination activity.

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    No need to install sensors or open hives.

    Broodbox uses thermal images to estimate the population density and number of actives frame in beehives. Simply capture a thermal image of the hive with the camera we supply, upload the image to our cloud-based platform. Our algorithms analyze the heat patterns and determine the number of active frames in each hive. This method is not only less disruptive to the bees, but it also boasts an impressive accuracy.

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    We use advanced computer vision

    We use advanced computer vision algorithms and probabilistic modeling to estimate the population density in beehives and translate that into pollination outcomes. In this process, we merge population estimates with hyper-localized weather data and estimate the probability of having bees in any location of the farm or orchard. Our models boast more than 80% accuracy in population estimation and are capable of discerning changes in as little as 15 minutes, demonstrating their exceptional sensitivity and precision in monitoring the dynamic ebb and flow of bees.

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    Total pollination management solutions

    Detailed Hive Analysis:
    Estimate active frames in hives, giving you a precise understanding of hive health.
    Pollination Mapping:
    Provide you with an interactive pollination map, illustrating the key pollination zones in your orchard.
    Weather Responsive Bee Behavior Insights:
    Shows you how bees adapt their pollination activities in response to changing weather conditions.
    Enhanced Yield Predictions
    Leveraging on pollination data, Broodbox offers more accurate predictions of crop yields.