Articles
Practical writing on beekeeping, record-keeping, and hive management.
What Information Should I Track About Each Hive?
Three inspections ago, your hive had spotty brood on frame four and a mite count of five. You won't remember that. Here's what to log at every visit, and why each field earns its place in the record.
What Is the Best Beekeeping App for Beginners?
Most beekeeping apps store your inspection notes. The one that helps a beginner does something harder: it tells you what you found last time before you lift the cover this time.
What Beekeeping App Works on My Phone and My Computer?
Most beekeeping apps work on your phone or on a computer — not both. Bee Inspector runs on iPhone, Android, and any web browser with the same data on every device, including full offline support in the apiary.
What's the Best Way to Keep Records of My Hive Inspections?
Paper smears, spreadsheets don't go to the hive, and notebooks get left in the truck. A beekeeper walks through what actually works — and what he eventually built to solve it.