Welcome to BEEPOP+
You have accessed the BEEPOP+ honey bee colony population dynamics program. BEEPOP+ provides daily predictions on honey bee colony size based on its location, time of year, queen strength and how long worker bees can live.
BEEPOP+: Honey Bee Colony Population Dynamics
Get daily predictions on colony size based on your location, queen strength, season, and more. Explore the effects of Varroa, management strategies, and discover tips for beekeepers of all levels.
Beginners Start HereModel User Type
Beginner
This is a good place to start for first time users. Allows you to pick a fixed scenario and see how the model operates.
Advanced
This allows the user to enter pre-canned initial conditions and modify them to understand the impact on colony dynamics.
Expert
In addition to the Advanced capability, this allows the user to specify multiple date ranges and values for initial condition values facilitating the simulation of complex external factors.