Experimental results of ultraviolet treatment of honey bee frames
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The article addresses the reduction of the harmful effects of Varroa mites and various infectious disease pathogens associated with honey bee frames, as well as the stimulation of healthy development of unsealed brood, which is of considerable practical importance for maintaining healthy honey bee colonies. In this regard, the development of a specialized device for ultraviolet (UV) treatment of honey bee frames and the improvement of its operational efficiency are relevant research objectives. The aim of this study is to conduct experimental investigations using a laboratory prototype of a UV treatment device for honey bee frames, evaluate the disinfecting effects of UV irradiation on Varroa mites and infectious disease pathogens, assess its influence on the development of honey bee larvae, and determine the most appropriate irradiation conditions while considering biological safety. The experiments were conducted on a laboratory test stand of the UV treatment device with four replicates, using 30 W germicidal and growth-stimulating lamps operating at wavelengths of 253.7 nm and 300 nm, respectively. Different treatment conditions were compared and analyzed based on the distance between the honey bee frame and the UV radiation source, irradiation duration, and lamp power. The results of the comparative analysis of the investigated treatment conditions are presented.
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