If a beekeeper whats to add an activity for a hive, the easiest way is to follow the next steps: – scan bar code or read NFC code in order to identify the hive – add activities – save record (note, inspection, todo, image) – move to the next hive
There are two options for recording information using Apiary Book: 1. general recording, for all hives in the apiary – example: added 1 liter of sugar syrup for all hives – suitable for beekeepers that own a lot of hives – suitable for users that add just a general note about the feeding 2. recording for…
We are constantly getting feedback from beekeepers from around the world. This is helping us to build a better product for all users. Thank you Nikodém for informing us about this improvement! “Hi dear Bogdan. Thanks a lot for your work! I have one remark to Apiary Book: We can set “Strength” into “Hive” page,…
In case you want to transfer the queen from a hive to another, use the <Transfer to> feature: 1. Select the hive from Hives list 2. Press Details in the Queen section 3. Choose option Transfer to 4. Add date of the transfer 5. Select destination hive (i.e. Hive 1-15) 6. Press OK 7. Add…
Why is it recommended to change queens periodically? – young queens are more prolific in their first year, even some until the second year of life – maintain healthier colony and less prone to diseases, health of the hive is dependent on the queen – avoid the action of swarming, which is a natural instinct…
“The bees have been declared the most important living beings on this planet, the Earthwatch Institute concluded in the last meeting of the Royal Geographical Society of London. However, according to wildlife experts and scientists, the bees have joined the endangered species long list.” https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/23245/20190709/bees-are-the-most-important-living-being-on-earth.htm
Many thanks to Jerzy Sowa for his kind words! “Używam aplikacji już 2 rok. Mam wszystkie informacje o mojej pasiece w jednym miejscu. Telefon mam zawsze przy sobie. Polecam wszystkim. Jerzy Sowa Pasieka Prełuki, Polska” http://preluki.pl/ “I’ve been using the application for 2 years. I have all the information about my apiary in one place.…
Use photos and videos to document your hive over time, see how the colony develops and what behaviors the bees engage in at each time of the year. Hive – Media Gallery Update your app to the latest version 4.6 and start adding media files for a particular hive.
Here are some solutions for keeping track of your hives: 1. add rocks on top of the hive 2. write with a black marker on the outer cover 3. attach different beekeeping magnets 4. note on paper using pen 5. use apiary management apps (on your smartphone) Magnets Advantages of using management software on your…
Apiary Book 4.5 update is available now! Now you can visualize easily the queen details and perform specific actions: – mark as flagged (i.e. old queen, must be replaced), – add star (i.e. exceptional), – create reminder (check the queen at the next inspection) – modify state (capped cell, installed, accepted, emerged, mated) Info
