No honey recorded
No installation date recorded
No current queen recorded.
No supers tracked yet.
Main concern
The colony is strong and healthy, but ensure continued monitoring of space as the season progresses.
Next inspection aim
Routine inspection to confirm ongoing queen-right status and monitor stores and space.
What to bring
- Smoker
- Hive tool
- Clean gloves
- Record sheet or app
- Camera or phone
Step-by-step plan
- Check for calm temperament before opening the hive.
- Verify the presence of eggs, larvae, and sealed brood.
- Inspect for any new queen cells.
- Check the level of stores to ensure they are sufficient.
- Evaluate if additional space is needed for the colony.
- Record all findings in the app.
Do not do
- Do not destroy any queen cells until a lead beekeeper confirms a management plan.
- Do not perform an inspection if the weather is cold, raining, or extremely windy.
- Do not attempt to diagnose any disease.
- Do not provide medication or feed without prior authorisation from a lead beekeeper.
Escalate if
- You see queen cells.
- The colony temperament becomes aggressive.
- You suspect any signs of notifiable disease.
- The queen is missing and you see no eggs or young larvae.
- You are unsure about any findings.
Notes to save
"Colony is doing well. Continue with routine inspections. Monitor for space requirements and ensure the queen remains active."
Generated 10 Aug 2026 13:39 by Jamie McBride.
This AI plan is a support tool for Project Apis CIC volunteers. It is not a confirmed diagnosis and does not replace advice from a Project Apis lead beekeeper, the National Bee Unit, APHA or a local bee inspector. If a notifiable disease or pest is suspected, stop, close the hive, do not move equipment, inform a Project Apis lead beekeeper and contact the National Bee Unit or local bee inspector.
Avg (year)
7.9
Best (year)
8.6
Lowest (year)
7.2
Inspections
5