Tools
Practical resources to help beekeepers work smarter and care for colonies throughout the year.
Starter Toolkit
- Seasonal Checklist - Month-by-month planning (printable).
- Inspection Notes Template - CSV/PDF for consistent hive logs.
- Feeding Calculator - Estimate syrup needs for winter stores.
- Swarm Log - Record swarm events to learn and prevent.
Monitoring & Technology
- Hive sensors for weight, temperature, humidity, and activity.
- Simple data visualization tips to spot trends.
- Community-driven smart hive platforms and alerts.
Forage & Planting
- Regional planting calendars and bloom windows.
- Pollinator-friendly native plant lists.
- Habitat improvement checklists.
Health & Diagnostics
- Pest and disease ID guides (varroa, Nosema, SHB, etc.).
- Diagnostic workflows for weak colonies and deadouts.
- IPM calculators (e.g., mite load thresholds).
- Best-practice tutorials for key tasks.