A scientist of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) in Hisar has been granted a design patent by the Central Government for developing a multipurpose dispenser for beehives, the institution said on Sunday, January 4. The device, which helps prevent insects and diseases that adversely affect honeybees, was designed by Dr O P Chaudhary. It has been awarded Design Patent Number 320896-00.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Baldev Raj Kamboj congratulated Dr Chaudhary and said the dispenser is a unique innovation that ensures effective control of bee pests and diseases. It also maintains the safety of bees and the quality of bee products. The dispenser can be used to apply insecticides, acaricides, chemicals and drug formulations in solid, liquid, powder and gel forms to control pests and diseases such as Varroa mites, Acarapis mites, parasitic mite syndrome, European foulbrood and wax moths.