Hyperthermy, or controlled heat treatment, is an innovative method used in beekeeping to fight Varroa destructor, one of the most harmful pests for honey bees. The principle is simple: bees can tolerate slightly higher temperatures than Varroa mites. By carefully raising the hive temperature to around 42°C for a limited period, beekeepers can kill or weaken the mites without harming the bees.

This method offers a chemical-free alternative to traditional treatments, reducing the risk of residue in honey and preventing mite resistance to acaricides. Effective hyperthermy requires precise temperature control and proper circulation of hot air to ensure the entire hive is treated evenly.

That’s where our Hyperthermer comes in. It’s a simple, easy-to-use tool that plugs into electricity and runs a full 210-minute treatment: 90 minutes to reach 42°C and 120 minutes to circulate hot air throughout the hive. The Hyperthermer is built into a hive lid equipped with heaters, ventilators, and temperature control, along with specially designed mesh separators that sit between frames to ensure even airflow.

While the concept of hyperthermy isn’t new, it is our device that makes it possible and accessible for modern beekeepers—giving them a reliable, chemical-free way to protect their hives from Varroa mites. Mites can’t build resistance towards the heat and that is what makes this method for treating the varroa in the sealed brood 99% effective.

You can see our Hyperthermer here: https://bioin-bg.com/en/magazin/%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b0-%d1%85%d0%b8%d0%bf%d0%b5%d1%80%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80/

And read more about how it works in our brochures: https://bioin-bg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hyperthermer_ENG.pdf