hive inspection app
Hive inspection app for field-ready beekeeping records
A hive inspection is only useful later if the record is complete enough to guide the next decision. HiveAware keeps inspection details attached to the hive that produced them and can start the workflow from a QR code inside the lid.
Inspection checklist
Track the observations that matter
Record queen evidence, brood pattern, stores, pests, temperament, mite sample size, mite count, photos, and freeform notes.
- Queen and brood observations
- Food stores and temperament
- Mite count and sample size
From scan to action
Start the right workflow at the hive
Printable lid QR cards can open a two-button scan launcher so a beekeeper can start an inspection or view hive info with glove-sized controls.
- Lid QR cards
- Inspect button
- Hive info button
Advanced records
Capture detail without losing speed
Advanced inspection fields help document toggles, source details, reminders, photos, and conditions when a short note is not enough.
- Structured fields
- Long-form notes
- Photo support
Inspection record template
Capture the same core fields every time
A consistent inspection record makes trends easier to see. HiveAware keeps the date, apiary, hive, queen signs, brood condition, stores, pests, mite sample, actions, and notes attached to the hive history.
- Date, apiary, and hive
- Queen, brood, stores, and pests
- Actions, photos, and notes
Mite count workflow
Record the sample behind the number
Mite records are more useful when the count, sample size, inspection date, colony condition, and follow-up task stay together instead of living in a separate notebook.
- Mite count
- Sample size
- Follow-up task
Next-visit context
Use the last inspection before opening the hive again
Before the next visit, HiveAware gives the beekeeper a history of the last inspection, prior treatment notes, open tasks, and field observations that may affect the plan for that colony.
- Last inspection history
- Treatment context
- Open follow-up work
Questions beekeepers ask before choosing hive inspection app
What should I include in a hive inspection record?
Useful hive inspection records usually include date, hive, apiary, queen signs, brood condition, stores, temperament, pests, mite sample, actions taken, photos, and notes.
Can HiveAware track mite counts during inspections?
Yes. HiveAware includes mite count and sample-size tracking as part of hive inspection and treatment workflows.
Can I add photos to hive records?
HiveAware supports photos tied to hive and apiary records where enabled in the app.
Why use a hive inspection app instead of paper?
A hive inspection app keeps records searchable, tied to the correct hive, connected to tasks and treatments, and available before the next visit without flipping through field notebooks.
Do QR cards replace hive labels?
No. Hive lid QR cards are a field shortcut. They help open the right hive workflow quickly, while the physical hive label and normal yard practices can still stay in place.
Can I review old inspections by hive?
Yes. HiveAware keeps inspection records tied to hive history so prior observations can be reviewed before the next management decision.