After supporting beekeepers for the last few years, we’ve learned from experience what does and doesn’t work when it comes to implementing Nectar.

This guide outlines how to make adoption smooth, ensure crew buy-in, and reinforce good habits over time.

If the crew lead uses the app, the crew will follow. If the crew lead ignores the app, the crew will ignore it too. Here’s how to set them up for success:

Before launch:

Crew leads want to feel consulted, not blindsided.

Assign clear responsibilities:

Crew leads often carry the mental load of:

Demonstrate how Nectar:

After the first week, highlight:

Small wins build momentum.

Adoption isn’t something that happens in one day — it builds week by week. Here’s how to keep crews consistent over time:

Set expectations that:

If a crew lead comes to a manager with an issue, the manager should ask: “Is it in Nectar?” This reinforces usage in a natural, non-punitive way.

Instead of one big session, do small, ongoing refreshers:

Within the first month, review:

Show crews what the data reveals. When people see the payoff, they commit.

Review:

Right before pollination or honey flow, remind crews how Nectar helps:

Tie usage to real-world outcomes.

Nectar’s Customer Success team will help you through:

Digital beekeeping is a big step forward — and when rolled out properly, it saves time, reduces mistakes, and creates visibility across your entire operation. We are here to make sure your transition is smooth and that your team gets value from Day 1.