Here is a list of the common beekeeping terminology used in HiveTracks Pro:
Apiary - hives and other equipment assembled in one location for beekeeping operations; also known as a bee yard.
Hive - all the worker bees, drones, queen, and developing brood living together in one hive or another dwelling; typically a box or receptacle with movable frames.
Sites - Locations with notable biodiversity or flora to be documented, including gardens, parks, forests, farms, and other locations.
Groups - Clubs or businesses that users can join to share and access collective apiaries, hives, sites, and records.
People - Associated members of a selected club/business who can either be members or admins.
Inspection - a checklist with pertinent hive observation considerations:
- Brood - immature bees that have not yet emerged from their cells. Brood can be in the form of eggs, uncapped brood (larvae), or pupae of different ages.
- Eggs - the first stage in the development of the honey bee, in which one egg is laid by the honey bee queen in a wax, hexagonal egg cell. The honey bee queen may lay between 2000 and 3000 eggs per day.
- Uncapped Brood (Larvae) - the second stage in the development of the honey bee; a white, legless, grub-like insect.
- Capped Brood (Pupae) - the third stage in the development of the honey bee, during which it changes (pupates) from a larva to an adult bee.
Food Stores - A hive requires sufficient honey and pollen stores to feed the current population and to raise young bees. Honey and pollen stores should be visible at all times in varying amounts depending on the time of year and current population.
Bee Stressors - Diseases can result in a number of symptoms that include poor brood patterns, discolored or dead larvae, deformed wings, a change in behavior ranging from lethargic to aggressive, and many others. Record any observations that are out of the ordinary for a healthy hive. If you can diagnose a specific disease, then record that diagnosis below.
Covered Frames - A frame is covered if 75% or more of the frame has bees crawling on it.
To-do - any event, action, or condition that will be undertaken for your beekeeping operations.
Recommendation - we use analytics to keep you up-to-date with information and personalized tips based on your beekeeping practices and the activity in the HiveTracks community.
Bee Weather - a daily forecast that indicates the weather conditions that are optimal for bee productivity. We calculate wind, precipitation, and temperature for you according to your unique location.
Splitting - dividing a hive to form two or more hives.
Combining - uniting two or more hives to form one larger hive.
Harvest - the process of extracting honey from a hive.
Supering - any hive body used for the storage of surplus honey that the beekeeper will harvest. Normally, it is placed over or above the brood chamber.
Winterization - when a beekeeper prepares their hives for winter survival.
Flora - The plant life of a specific region, including trees, flowers, grasses, and other vegetation.
Document Flora - We use photo identification to provide you with information on the species of flora from a selected image associated with an Apiary or Site.
Document Pollinator - We use photo identification to provide you with information on the species of pollinator from a selected image associated with an Apiary or Site.
Currently Blooming - A classification for flora that are actively flowering in a given area, providing insights into seasonal cycles and pollinator activity
Environment - Categories defining the surrounding human influence and landscape characteristics of a site:
- Rural - Sparsely populated areas with large open spaces, agricultural land, and natural habitats supporting diverse wildlife
- Suburban - Mixed residential and commercial areas with moderate development, often featuring gardens, parks, and green spaces.
- Urban - Densely populated cities with limited natural spaces, where green infrastructure like parks, rooftop gardens, and street trees support biodiversity.
Terrain - Classifications of landscapes based on their physical and ecological characteristics.
Terrestrial eco-region - A hierarchical system categorizing global ecological zones.
Land use cover classification - Categories describing how land is utilized or naturally covered.
Honey Story - captures where your honey comes from - a short biography of your apiary and operations.
Harvest Profile - includes details such as beekeeping activity, nectar source information, and the distinct flavors, colors, and textures that set your honey apart.
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