Cork start-up creating a buzz with technology to monitor hives

ApisProtect has created a monitor which can be used by beekeepers to help them reduce honey bee losses and increase productivity.
Cork start-up creating a buzz with technology to monitor hives

ApisProtect, which was founded by Dr Fiona Edwards-Murphy (pictured) and Dr Pádraig Whelan, has developed sensor technology to help beekeepers reduce honey bee losses and increase productivity.

It's the bees' knees when it comes to start-up companies, so much so that it's been heralded as one to watch in the coming years.

Sifted, which specialises in identifying potential 'winner companies' at an early stage in their development, has included Cork-based ApisProtect in its latest list of ones to watch.

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