Beehive Health and Management Checklist

Keep your bees thriving! This comprehensive Beehive Health and Management checklist, designed for agriculture professionals, covers everything from disease prevention & hive inspections to honey harvesting & winter preparation. Boost pollination, maximize honey production, and ensure colony vitality. Download now!

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Hive Placement & Environment

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Ensuring optimal location and surrounding conditions for healthy bee colonies.

Hive GPS Coordinates

Distance to Nearest Water Source (meters)

Sun Exposure (Hours per Day)

Prevailing Wind Direction

Proximity to Agricultural Fields (meters)

Description of Surrounding Vegetation

Hive Elevation (meters)

Hive Inspection & Assessment

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Regularly examining the hive for signs of health, disease, and colony strength.

Date of Inspection

Estimated Hive Population (adult bees)

Queen Presence Confirmed?

Queen Appearance

Brood Pattern Quality (scale of 1-5, 5 being excellent)

Signs of Disease Observed (select all that apply)

Detailed Notes on Hive Condition

Hive Strength

Photos/Video of Hive (optional)

Disease & Pest Management

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Preventing, identifying, and addressing common bee diseases and pests.

Observed Signs of American Foulbrood (AFB)?

Evidence of Varroa Mite Infestation?

Varroa Mite Count (per 100 bees)

Date of Varroa Treatment

Treatment Method Used (if applicable)

Detailed Description of Any Unusual Behavior or Signs

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Evidence of Small Hive Beetle (SHB)?

Nutrition & Forage

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Managing food sources to ensure adequate nutrition for the bees throughout the year.

Estimated Forage Area (acres)

Dominant Forage Plants Observed

If 'Other' forage plant selected, please specify:

Date of Last Forage Survey

Honey Supers Added (Number)

Supplemental Feeding Method (if applicable)

Amount of Syrup/Pollen Supplement Provided (lbs/gallon)

Notes on forage availability or unusual observations

Swarm Prevention & Management

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Techniques to reduce swarming and manage existing swarms.

Last Swarm Prevention Inspection Date

Swarm Prevention Method Employed

Number of Queen Cells Found & Removed

Notes on Queen Cell Appearance & Location

Queen Cell Removal Effectiveness (Subjective)

Potential Swarm Triggers Observed

If 'Other' swarm prevention method used, please describe:

Winter Preparation & Management

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Preparing the hive for winter and maintaining colony health through the cold months.

Hive Weight (lbs)

Honey Stores (lbs)

Colony Population Estimate (Adult Bees)

Ventilation Status

Windbreak/Shelter Present?

Notes on Hive Condition (e.g., insulation, damage)

Date of Last Winterization Check

Winterization Actions Taken

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining detailed records of hive activity, treatments, and observations.

Date of Inspection

Hive Temperature (°F)

Estimated Bee Population

Detailed Notes on Hive Condition

Observed Issues (Select all that apply)

Queen Status

Treatment/Intervention Details (if applicable)

Photos/Videos of Hive

Apiary Location (if multiple locations)

Equipment Maintenance & Safety

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Keeping beekeeping equipment in good working order and following safe handling practices.

Smoker Fluid Level (liters)

Last Hive Tool Sharpening Date

Protective Gear Condition (Suit, Gloves, Veil)

Notes on Equipment Condition/Repairs Needed

Hive Stand Stability

Number of Supers Cleaned and Repaired

Photo of Equipment Damage/Wear

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