Last year i started using the hive inspection sheets the emba made available. Hive tracking and record keeping, online and on mobile. Again, do an internet search for beekeeping records. Acoustic analysis of bee behavior part 2 bee hacker. Apimanager is apiary and beehive management application for beekeepers, both hobbyists or commercial. Beekeeping software is a very niche category which has been in limited availability since the dawn of the computer age. This method allows them to have concise records handy no matter where they are. Paper and pen pencil sticky honey propolis on electronics. There are various examples, according to interest or focus.
The card that they use is a5 size and printable files can be downloaded from this page, considering that the sale of record cards normally contribute to bibba income i think that this is a magnanimous gesture on their part to allow free downloading. Using a beehive inspection checklist backyard beekeeping. Bibba has been at the forefront of bee breeding and the records that they keep are detailed and meticulous. These readings are extremely precise and can help identify small but potentially illuminating changes. This guidance helps explain how to complete the record cards. The healthy hive management software has a series of features to allow for organized management of multiple apiaries, or bee yards, hives and individual hive inspections. Read 9287 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic.
To that end, it records laying pattern and temperament on a sixpoint scale. While it is important that enough data be captured, this does not need to be a difficult or time consuming process. Bbka hive keeping record system british beekeepers. I have tried to record bee taking off sounds but without much luck. Hivetracks allows you to record important beekeeping data on your bees, your bees, your. I found it a little more clunky to use than bee tight, but it does allow for the recording of a lot of information. Mar 04, 2010 but for a good while, ive been looking for a really good way to keep up with information about my bee colony, especially since im expanding this year. Record feedings for all your beehives individually or massively. Honey bee suite is dedicated to honey bees, beekeeping, wild bees, other pollinators, and pollination ecology. It features a website and mobile application, optimized for all devices and is the best way to manage your hives and track them online or on your phone. Just started using hive tracks, a neat free record. A beehive inspection checklist will also act as a record for you so you dont have.
Relax, well show you exactly what to do regardless of the hive types you use. Take some time to browse, then check out our suite of modules and product details below, and give us a call. A notebook is part of a beekeepers standard equipment. Beetight is a free web application for beekeepers and is the best way to manage your hives and track them online or on your phone. How to start beekeeping a quickstart guide beekeeping 101 equipment recommendations for beginners. The recommendation from perfectbee is to implement at least some form of record keeping from the outset. Or you can write down your notes and then enter them into hive tracks later. It is designed to be informative and fun, but also to remind readers that pollinators throughout the world are endangered. From organising hives and apiaries to tracking inspections or honey harvested, to information on queens or where a piece of equipment is being used, beeplus is designed to help you look after your bees, using as much or as little detail as you need. Beetight is a free web application for beekeepers and is the best way to manage your hives and track. Beekeeping software is easy way to manage bee yards designed for use by beekeepers to track and record main items and parameters in.
Beekeeping software is easy way to manage bee yards designed for use by beekeepers to track and record main items and parameters in world of beekeeping beekeeping software is a very niche category which has been in limited availability since the dawn of the computer age. No matter which method you choose to use, having a good bee hive record keeping system is important. Good record keeping is essential to good biosecurity as it allows for tracing the source of a disease outbreak or pest incursion. We would love to take you on a personal tour through our software. On the beetight website, matt says, i set out to replace the paper or spreadsheetbased records that most beekeepers seem to use, so its first job is to handle records of inspections. We would love to take you on a personal tour through our. Bee hive records was a jazz record company and label established in 1977 by jim and susan neumann in chicago bee hive was named for the club of the same name. Record keeping is very important in assessing the growth or decline of a hive, and its queen. Hive monitors are increasingly popular now, especially due to the ease with which data can be collected by a smartphone and uploaded to the internet for analysis. Here are a couple of hive record cards you are welcome to use. Bbka hive keeping record system british beekeepers association. Beehive public asset management software was built to connect you to your communitys infrastructure and assets in a simple way. Although it is still in the early stages of development, we intend it to be the best way to manage your colonies and keep track of them online or on your mobile device.
In fact it can be a lot of fun when you use hive tracks. Hive record cards to download high weald beekeepers. How beeplus can help quick and detailed hive inspection records. Of course, you can use any notebook for your bee hive record keeping but it sure is nice to have it in a concise format. Bee hive records is an independent recording label specializing in american roots and traditional music genres including bluegrass, americana, old time, celtic, and country. One nice and simple card courtesy of helen hive record card and another slightly more complicated one which i use to record the ratios of brood to stores for each frame as i go through and then do the mathematics afterwards. Beerecords is a web application for hobby beekeepers and commercial bee farmers alike. A master beekeepers guide to bee hive record keeping. During an inspection, the software automatically imports weather data, while allowing the beekeeper to focus on their external and internal observations. Walts hive sensors record changes in weight and connect to the. Overwintering guide for beekeepers techniques for surviving northern winters in the u. Excellent apiary recording tool been using this for 2 years now and am quite.
Beehivemind app is the one and only reliable voice recognition beekeeping app which allows you to collect data via. I found them particularly useful when i would inspect more than one or two hives at a time, and needed a. This is a very good program and i have just started using it. Beecloud is beekeeping software, online data management app, that help beekeepers manage their statistics about beehives, apiaries, inspections, harvest, increase your productivity, yet lower down costs. Jun 02, 2016 the healthy hive management software has a series of features to allow for organized management of multiple apiaries, or bee yards, hives and individual hive inspections. Beetight beekeeping software and online hive records. Youll wonder how you ever survived with the old notebooks and spreadsheets. Of course, there have been a number of installable programs available over the years to beekeepers.
Our mission is to create safer and more efficient workplaces through the advancement of technology and changes of human behavior. Software companies are often accused of promoting solutions in search of a problem. Beetight beekeeping software and hive records for android. If you have more than one hive, which is highly recommended, you will be tempted to track by hive. Hive tracks delivers bestinclass, cloudbased software and data analytics products focused on honey bee health, beekeeping optimization, and the honey bee s direct connection to global food production.
May 19, 2015 the connected beehive an internet of things scenario you probably havent thought of. Healthy hive management software has been launched beepods. Aebi february 10, 1916 july 19, 2004 was an american beekeeper who was reported to have set the worlds record for honey obtained from a single hive in one year, 1974, when 404 pounds of honey were harvested, breaking an unofficial 80yearold record of 303 pounds held by a. Is the worlds best beekeeping software, that can help beekeepers collect inspections data. Weve learned from our customers that the best way to explain what we do is to show you the product.
It is increasingly common to record the weight of your hive. Beetight for android links seamlessly with to download all of your hive and inspection details so that they are immediately at your fingertips wherever you are. Recently ive crossed tracks with hive tracks and let loose on bee tight. Until now, i have been using a simple journal style i call the bee log. Welcome attendees of the midyork bee club advanced beekeeping class of march 9, 2019. The monitor reads both the weight and temperature of the hive, every hour. You just tick the boxes, and make a note of any work to be done.
The british beekeepers association bbka has developed some guidance on honeybee colony record keeping. Add in genomic data and you have a huge body of data whose analysis stands a chance of improving honey bee survival. I have serious doubts about some of these granted bee patents. Hivekeepers making beekeeping accessible to anyone. Hive tracks delivers bestinclass, cloudbased software and data analytics products focused on honey bee health, beekeeping optimization, and the honey bees direct connection to global food production. Our endeavour is to make the relationship between beekeeper and bee strongerone hive, one hivekeeper at a time. Apimanager apiary and beehive management software for. Our mobile apps allow you to work offline in your bee yard and then synchronize with the web application when you return to coverage. Keeping good records when you inspect your hive will give you information to evaluate to determine if your management style is working. My friend, jared of jareds adventure into beekeeping made up a really good hive records program using excel. This is a great method of keeping records if you can keep up with it. Hivekeepers fast, reliable, easy to use record keeping for you and your bees. Online inspection record keeping sheffield beekeepers. And when your apiary grows, the habit of record keeping will be well established, helping to keep you organized as you bounce from hive to hive.
One of the early decisions you should make when setting out as a new beekeeper is at what level you wish to track your bees. Something that were all told to do, but seems to be fraught with difficulty, is to keep hive or colony records. Apr 23, 2016 apiary book creative software grup bee hive tracker 3pink things to consider with computer programs. The connected beehive an internet of things scenario you probably havent thought of. Beekeeping managed well with hive management software custom built for. Marks bees heres a free website for your beekeeping records. The connected beehive an internet of things scenario you. For those of you unfamiliar, these are both computer programs designed to help with beehive record keeping.
The problem here is that there are numerous examples of hive records just about everyone seems to have their own idea as to. Using a beehive inspection checklist can help the beginning beekeeper have confidence in the inspections and help the experienced beekeeper stay on track during inspections. It works in a similar fashion to bee tight, allowing you to record the location of your apiaries, the hives within those apiaries and any inspections you make on the hives. I have several hives and have found that it is almost impossible to remember information on dates of medication and other critical things to know. Healthy hive management software has been launched. I found them particularly useful when i would inspect more than one or two hives at a time, and needed a way to remember what id seen in each one.
Can i still use hive tracks if my bee yard does not have cell or wifi coverage. The worlds most powerful hive record system is now in your pocket. For those of you unfamiliar, these are both computer programs. Many beekeepers enjoy using online hive management software or apps on their phones. This is a rudimentary way of documenting an inspection, but does track some. Just a reminder for new beekeepers that keeping records of queens, inspections, weather, equipment, meds and feedings can be overwhelming but it doesnt have to be. A beekeeping log can also be a good reminder as to what you need to do next for the health of your hive. Apiary book creative software grup bee hive tracker 3pink things to consider with computer programs. This varies considerably through the ebbandflow of the seasons and can be extremely helpful in understanding the buildup of honey. And remember, your notes need not be complex or detailed. Online inspection record keeping sheffield beekeepers association. Bee hive records was a jazz record company and label established in 1977 by jim and susan neumann in chicago. May 29, 2012 last year i started using the hive inspection sheets the emba made available. Beekeeping managed well with hive management software custom built for commercial beekeepers.
Features beehivemind voice recognition beekeeping software. Discover app beehivemind voice recognition beekeeping software. The surprise is that the bees get quieter, not louder. There are programs available to record and summarize everything you can think of concerning your beekeeping. Analyse the performance of your business apiary by apiary. The ultimate goal being to help you capture, preserve and use data to make more informed decisions. Hive tracks is another online beekeeping record application. Safety hive develops innovative and userfriendly software and mobile apps for safety management. Get started right with free record keeping software. Foster the health and productivity of your honey bees by recording important beekeeping data. The wifi hive scale facilitates comparing hive strength and productivity multiple wifi hive scales can be used to compare the performance of one hive to another within an apiary or in a region to determine if there is a problem. Beekeeping software is easy way to manage bee yards designed for use by beekeepers to track and record main items and parameters in world of beekeeping. Relying on memory or using scraps of paper or a notebook are no substitute for a hive record card, which provides an easy to use checklist.