QueenRightDial Max Indicator with AirTag Holder for Apimaye Hives
What Is the QueenRightDial?
Tired of painting or marking bricks, replacing faded tape, or trying to remember the queen status of each hive?
Jason Crook, owner of Bohemia Apiary in Warwick, Maryland, and Brian Koper, owner of Castle Hives in Warren, Ohio, shared a common challenge. While managing more than 100 colonies between their apiaries, they needed a simple and reliable way to track queen status, queen-rearing timelines, and the next action required for each colony.
That need led to the development of the QueenRightDial series: practical hive-mounted indicators designed to make colony management easier and more organized.
The QueenRightDial Max Indicator lets you quickly record both your colony's current queen status and the next action needed simply by turning two easy-to-read dials.
QueenRightDial with AirTag Holder for Apimaye
Apimaye USA and QueenRightDial worked together to integrate an additional feature specifically for Apimaye hives.
Each QueenRightDial Max Indicator includes an adapter that replaces the factory ID tag holder on compatible Apimaye hives. The adapter includes a concealed compartment designed to hold an Apple AirTag, allowing you to add a hidden tracking device to your hive.
If a hive is ever lost or stolen, a concealed AirTag may help you locate it using Apple's Find My network.
Apple AirTag is not included.
Installation
Each Apimaye Ergo 10 Frame Hive includes an ID tag holder installed on the front wall of the hive.
Installation takes only a few minutes:
Remove the existing ID tag holder using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Install the QueenRightDial adapter in the same location.
Optional: Place an Apple AirTag inside the round compartment in the adapter.
Attach the QueenRightDial Max Indicator to the adapter.
See the installation video below for a step-by-step demonstration.
Track Queen Status and Your Next Action
After inspecting your colony, simply turn the first dial to indicate the current queen status.
Use the second dial to record the next action needed for the colony, including inspection, feeding, treatment, adding space, or harvesting.
Actions that may occur at the same time are positioned next to each other, allowing the indicator to be set between two options when needed.
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