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Chapters
- 00:04Introduction
- 00:39Pollen Trap Assembly
- 02:00Bumble Bee Colony Preparation
- 03:15Deployment of Nests and Pollen Collection
- 04:54Results: Comparison of Pollen Filter Designs through Video Footage
- 06:27Conclusion
We present a non-lethal and automated mechanism to collect pollen from bumble bee (Bombus) workers returning to a hive. Instructions for producing, preparing, installing and using the devices are included. By using 3D-printed objects, modification to the design was timely, efficient and allowed for quick turnaround for testing.
Tags
3D Printed Pollen TrapBumblebee (Bombus) Hive EntrancesPollen CollectionMinimal DisturbanceMultiple ColoniesPollination ResearchBee HealthPesticide ScienceEnvironmental ContaminationPollen FilterTrap BodyCatch BasinSieve StructurePlastic StrandsBox Cutting Razor BladeSandpaperPollen FeedingRed LightNest BoxHive EntrancePollen Trap Installation
