Know Your Hives Before You Open Them
Before you head to the apiary, take a quick look at how your colonies are doing — your phone will tell you which ones need attention and which ones can wait.
A Familiar Story?
You're at the apiary. You've just suited up, got your smoker going nicely, and you're standing in front of hive number 3.
"Now, what was happening in this one last time? Was this the colony with the new queen? Or was that number 5?"
Your notebook is back in the car. Or maybe at home. Even if you had it with you, flipping through pages with gloves on isn't exactly practical.
This is where WeBeeS helps. Pull out your phone, open a web browser to webees.co.uk, scan the little QR code on the hive, and there's your answer. Last inspection notes, right there on your screen.
Why WeBeeS?
We're here to help beekeepers work with the confidence they deserve!
As a beekeeper, you know that moment well: approaching your hive and wondering what's waiting inside. When we're working with uncertainty, it can feel overwhelming and make it harder to give our colonies the care they need. That's why we're passionate about helping beekeepers make informed, confident decisions that lead to thriving hives.
Beekeeping is complicated enough. WeBeeS handles the bits that get in the way — so you can spend your time actually working with your bees.
Traditional Hive Management Challenges
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Forgetting critical details about previous inspections
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Wasting time checking healthy colonies while missing troubled ones
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Struggling to take notes while wearing gloves
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Losing track of treatments and feeding schedules
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Forgetting to check important parameters during inspections
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Difficulty maintaining consistent inspection protocols
The WeBeeS Advantages
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Instant access to complete hive history at your fingertips
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Start with the Hives That Need You Most.
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Voice notes taking that works with gloves on
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Automated treatment tracking and reminders
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Customizable inspection checklists ensure nothing gets missed
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Good habits, built in — so your colonies get the care they need, every visit.
How WeBeeS Works
WeBeeS flows naturally with your beekeeping routine, built by fellow beekeepers who know firsthand what works in the field and what doesn't.
Prioritized Colony Inspection
WeBeeS works through your hive records to flag what matters most.
Know This Hive Before You Open It.
No more standing at the hive trying to remember if this was the one with the dodgy brood pattern — it's all there before you open up.
Hands-Free Notes-Taking
Record observations using voice commands while keeping your gloves on, ensuring all important details are captured during your inspection.
Colony Inspection Checklist
A checklist built your way, so every hive gets the same careful eye — even on a busy day.
Easy Access with QR Codes
Each hive gets a unique QR code that instantly pulls up its complete history and status when scanned with your smartphone.
Works Perfectly with Gloves and Veil On
Large buttons, voice controls, and simplified interface designed specifically for use while wearing beekeeping gear.
What WeBeeS Delivers
Built Around Your Beekeeping Reality.
1Prepare
Open your browser and check the WeBeeS dashboard to see which hives need a look today—whether it's time for your regular inspection or the system has flagged something that needs your attention. The intelligent alerts help you spot potential issues like declining brood patterns or overdue mite treatments before they become bigger problems, so you can plan your apiary rounds and tackle what matters most first.
2 Review
Before opening each hive, scan its QR code for a quick recap of previous inspections, current treatments, and expected conditions. This critical context allows you to approach each colony with the specific knowledge needed, reducing stress for both you and your bees.
3 Inspect
Work through your checklist frame by frame, talking through what you find as you go. Spotty brood, signs of chalk brood, a quiet queen — say it out loud and it's recorded. Your gloves stay on, your smoker stays lit, and nothing important gets forgotten because you were trying to hold it all in your head.
4 Act
Based on your inspection findings, WeBeeS suggests follow-up actions and sets audio reminders for future treatments or interventions. The system store and prioritize your personalized recommendations, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks in your colony management.
The Honest Truth
Look, WeBeeS isn't going to make you a better beekeeper. Only experience and learning from your bees will do that.
But it will help you remember what you've learned. It'll save you from that frustrating feeling of "I know I saw something important last week, but which hive was it?"
Some people use it for everything. Others just for the basics - queen status, treatment dates, that sort of thing. Use it however works for you.