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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Getting to the car and remembering the one thing you meant to look at.
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Some hives get a thorough inspection, others get a rushed one — and you rarely know which is which
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.
Start with the Hives That Need You Most
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.
Your Varroa Records, Always in Order
Log treatments, track withdrawal periods, and record mite counts before and after — everything the Veterinary Medicines Directorate(VMD) requires, kept automatically, so you're always covered.
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 you lift the lid, scan the QR code for a quick catch-up on this colony — last inspection notes, current treatments, anything flagged last time. You'll know exactly what to expect before you even touch the frames.
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
Finished your inspection? WeBeeS takes note of what needs following up — a treatment due next week, a colony to keep an eye on, a queen to check for. You'll get a reminder when it matters, not a week after you've already forgotten.
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.