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A 3D Printed Pollen Trap for Bumble Bee (Bombus) Hive Entrances

Article DOI: 10.3791/61500-v • 07:19 min • July 9th, 2020
July 9th, 2020 •
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1Department of Biology, Utah State University, 2USDA-ARS Pollinating Insect Research Unit, 3Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

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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.

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3D Printed Pollen Trap Bumble Bee Hive Entrances Bee Research Pollen Collection Multiple Colonies Labor Efficiency Expense Reduction Pollination Research Bee Health Research Pesticide Science Environmental Contamination Adaptation To Bumblebee Species Support Structures Trap Body Catch Basin Sieve Structure Pollen Filter Plastic Strands Hand Drill Box Cutting Razor Blade Sandpaper Flat Side Of Filter Raised Edges Plastic Pollen Filter Trap Body Slits Secure Fit Two Millimeter Gap
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