APIS PRIME™
A smart hive management system for every Australian beekeeper.
APIS PRIME™ offers an integrated hive-intelligence system, designed for remote and rugged Australian conditions and built for a new era of beekeeping. This revolutionary software, integrating chat-capture hands-free inspection recording, turns live hive information into simple, actionable signals so you always know which hives need your attention first.
See what matters.
Act when it counts.
With chat-capture digital record keeping and hive intelligence, APIS PRIME™ brings everything together in a single, secure and seamless system.
Beekeeping is a craft shaped by rhythm, intuition and care. With Varroa now present in Australia, the stakes are higher than ever, and visibility across every hive matters more.
APIS PRIME™ continuously and quietly monitors each hive, turning complex activity into clear, actionable insight. You gain a real understanding of hive health, risk and productivity, while reducing labour, travel and day-to-day stress.
The result is healthier hives, more timely decisions, and stronger overall operations – alongside a renewed confidence and connection to your craft.
Modules
APIS PRIME™ offers two modules:
MODULE 1: Chat Capture
MODULE 2: Chat Capture + Sensor Monitoring
The modules are currently unavailable to purchase; however, MODULE 1 will be available in Spring 2026 and MODULE 2 will be available soon.
Read more about the APIS PRIME™ packages below. To enquire about our packages, please contact a member of the Y-Trace team.
MODULE 1:
Chat Capture
For beekeepers who want simple, hands-free digital inspection logs and clear summaries.
What’s included:
- APIS PRIME™ Chat Capture software
Perfect for:
Hobbyists and small operators
Traffic-light hive status
Healthy / Watch / Intervene / Destroy
Post inspection summaries
Your observations converted instantly into structured records and actions
Biosecurity compliance
Meeting legal biosecurity requirements and treatment planning
Next trip planning
Know what beekeeping supplies to take and what to on each trip
MODULE 2:
Chat Capture + Sensor Monitoring
For beekeepers who want in-hive visibility, early alerts, and deeper insight.
This module is an upgrade from MODULE 1.
What’s included:
- APIS PRIME™ Chat Capture software
- Sensor Monitoring hardware
- APIS PRIME™ mobile app access
Perfect for:
Commercial, migratory, and high-volume operations.
Traffic-light hive status
Healthy / Watch / Intervene / Destroy
Post inspection summaries
Your observations converted instantly into structured records and actions
Biosecurity compliance
Hive loads identified, movements recorded, and treatment regime met
Next trip planning
Know what beekeeping supplies to take and what to on each trip