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Batch Inspections

A batch inspection groups several hives into a single inspection run so you can work through an apiary efficiently — open the batch, inspect each hive in turn, and track progress as you go.

When to Use It​

  • You're inspecting most or all hives in an apiary on the same day.
  • You want a single record of an apiary-wide inspection session.
  • You're working through hives sequentially in the field and want to track which are done.

Creating a Batch​

You can create a batch in two ways:

  • From the Batch Inspections page (/batch-inspections), start a new batch and select the hives to include.
  • From the Scheduled Inspections page, choose Create as batch when scheduling multiple hives — this produces a named batch ready to run.

Running a Batch​

  1. Open the batch from the Batch Inspections list.
  2. Choose Start to enter the inspection wizard.
  3. Inspect each hive in turn using the standard inspection form. The wizard moves you from one hive to the next.
  4. Progress is saved as you go — you can leave and resume later.

Batch Status​

Each batch shows its progress:

  • Draft — created but not started.
  • In progress — some hives inspected, others remaining.
  • Completed — every hive in the batch has been inspected.

You can delete a batch at any time from the list.

FAQ​

Can I add or remove hives after creating a batch? Manage the batch from its detail page. The batch tracks which hives are inspected and which remain.

Do batch inspections create normal inspection records? Yes — each hive you inspect within a batch produces a standard inspection that appears on that hive's timeline with full scoring.

What's the difference between a batch and a scheduled inspection? A scheduled inspection is a plan for a future date. A batch is a grouped run you work through. You can create a batch directly from the scheduling page.