# Bee Health

> Educational tool for identifying and managing honey bee pests and diseases. (iPhone/iPad app by The Government of Alberta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-health/id1005231410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Government of Alberta](https://appshunter.io/developer/537677872)
- Category: Reference, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-health/id1005231410/reviews.md

## What is Bee Health?

Bee Health is an educational tool developed for beekeepers in Alberta, Canada. Pests included in the app apply to Canada and several are common throughout the world. Drawing on current scientific knowledge, this tool helps beekeepers and other users to search, detect, identify, manage and treat honey bee pests and diseases. For verification, users should consult with an expert. Early detection and treatment of pests improves bee health and enhances biosecurity practices for each beekeeping operation.  
 
Download the free Bee Health app from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation today.

## Key features

- Identify honey bee pests and diseases
- Manage and treat pests
- Search for pest information
- Detect early signs of infestation
- Improve beekeeping biosecurity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-health/id1005231410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for diagnosing problems or diseases in the field

*2021-03-27*

Free and has a place fir notes but the photos of what’s wrong and the steps to take to figure it out are easy and logical to use.

### 2/5 — Pictures won’t load

*2021-02-15*

Very good information but not all pictures will load

### 1/5 — Ok if you have the right device

*2020-03-03*

Worked great on my tablet then I got an iPod six and it doesn’t work. Disappointed

### 1/5 — Bee Health on IOS

*2020-02-17*

A friend of mine showed me this app on his Android phone and it works fine.  I found it in the App Store and downloaded on my phone.  The app loads but crashes immediately. The app needs to be updated for IOS.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2020-02-09*

Downloaded this and it doesn’t work. Not sure why

### 1/5 — Crashed -same problems as other reviews please fix

*2019-04-07*

Thanks

### 1/5 — Unhappy

*2019-03-04*

There appears to be no content and when trying to select menu items, I get kicked out.

### 5/5 — It does what it is designed to do

*2018-06-08*

This app is a handy reference for any beekeeper. Simple straight forward information. The app gives nice facts and allows the user to make informed decisions.  Appears to be updated too.

### 2/5 — Does not work on iphone

*2017-05-06*

App crashes in iphone SE when you hit info.

### 1/5 — Nothing

*2017-02-26*

Nothing happens when I open the app- then it crashes

## Frequently asked questions about Bee Health

### What is Bee Health?

Bee Health is a free educational tool designed to help beekeepers identify, manage, and treat honey bee pests and diseases. It provides information based on current scientific knowledge.

### Is Bee Health available on Android devices?

Currently, Bee Health is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information on Android availability is not provided.

### How often is Bee Health updated?

The app was last updated on January 27, 2026, indicating ongoing development. Specific update frequency is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for Bee Health?

Bee Health has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in the topic.

### Does Bee Health offer offline access to information?

The description does not specify whether Bee Health offers offline access to its pest and disease information.

### What is the user rating for Bee Health?

Bee Health has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 10 ratings. User feedback may indicate areas for improvement.

### Does Bee Health contain advertisements?

No, Bee Health does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by the Government of Alberta.

### Where can I find information on pests outside of Canada?

While developed for beekeepers in Alberta, the app includes pests common throughout the world, making it useful internationally.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2026-01-27

This release includes updates and fixes to improve reliability.

### 2.1.6 — 2024-01-18

Updates for iOS 17

### 2.1.5 — 2023-10-19

1:  Fixed memory crashes
2:  Fixed images screen (parts of previous screen won't show up)

### 2.1.4 — 2023-05-04

App was upgraded to Xcode 14.1 and iOS 16.
Ministry name was changed to "Agriculture and Irrigation".

### 2.1.3 — 2022-12-09

App was upgraded to IOS 15 SDK.

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