Technology & bees
- Joe Lydon
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
You might be wondering, based on the title of this blog, how technology fits into beekeeping. Surprisingly, it’s becoming an integral part of modern beekeeping practices. This year, we’re excited to demo an innovative product from a company called HiveBeat.
Our goal is to integrate this technology into our hives, providing us with valuable data to enhance hive management and monitoring. Here are some of the advertised advantages of HiveBeat’s equipment:
Key Benefits of HiveBeat Technology
Brood Health and Homeostasis Monitoring
Tracks optimal hive conditions: 32-36°C temperature and 50-60% humidity, critical for colony success.
Hive Inspection Notes
Allows detailed tracking of colony health and planned actions through an intuitive cloud dashboard.
Queen Health and Colony Strength
Identifies volatility in temperature and humidity that may signal a failing queen or weakened colony, enabling targeted alerts to address issues promptly.
Reduced Colony Disturbance
Fewer inspections mean less disruption, leading to healthier colonies and increased honey production (unnecessary inspections can unsettle a colony for up to 48 hours).
Swarm Management
Alerts beekeepers to potential swarm events by monitoring temperature and humidity trends, particularly during peak swarm season (May to July, typically 11am–4pm).
Movement and Security Alerts
Instantly notifies beekeepers of hive movement caused by storms, theft, or animal disturbance. GPS functionality is included with the HiveBeat Professional version for added security.
Our 2025 Beekeeping Season Plans
As the 2025 beekeeping season approaches this spring, we’re starting with HiveBeat’s starter kit, which includes a HiveBeat sensor and a HobbyBeat controller.
We’re excited to see how this modern technology can help us improve hive health, streamline management, and ensure our colonies thrive. Stay tuned as we share updates and insights from this innovative approach to beekeeping!
Created by beekeepers and made in the UK, we’re fully on board with testing this new technology to see how it can enhance our beekeeping experience and management. By minimising hive disturbances, it promises to streamline our operations and benefit our colonies. If it proves to be a reliable and effective tool, we’re especially excited about the potential to upgrade to their professional kit once it’s released.
Be sure to check out the website by the link below
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