A modern bee sugar syrup calculator (1:1 & 2:1) with batch calculator, additive dosing, and print-friendly recipes.
Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator helps beekeepers quickly calculate sugar syrup recipes for feeding honey bees.
Features:
* 1:1 and 2:1 syrup ratios
* Choose input and output units (gallons, quarts, cups)
* Additive dosage guidance for common syrup additives (HiveAlive, Pro Health, Honey B Healthy, Complete)
* Print/PDF-friendly recipe card with logo
* Admin settings for branding and colors
* Shortcode: [apissc_syrup_calculator]
Note: Additive dosing is shown as typical guidance. Always follow your specific product’s label directions.
FAQ
What ratio should I feed bees?
Use 1:1 in spring to stimulate brood rearing and 2:1 in fall to help bees store food for winter.
Does this calculator support multiple hives?
Yes. Use the Hive feeding planner to scale batches for your apiary.
Can I customize the colors to match my site?
Yes. Go to Settings → TBH Syrup Calculator and adjust the color pickers.
ChangeLog
2.2.6
- Fix: Calculator now initializes correctly (no missing function/variable references).
- Added visible Reset button (data-tbh-action=”reset”).
2.2.5
- Fix: Button bindings now support both data-tbh-action=”calc/reset” and data-tbh-calc/data-apissc-reset attributes.
2.2.4
- Fix: Cache-busting for JS/CSS enqueues using file modification times.
2.2.3
- Fix: Button handlers now work reliably with deferred/async scripts and page builders (delegated events + auto-init).
2.2.2
- Fix: Robust JS initialization (works when scripts are deferred/optimized and DOMContentLoaded already fired).
2.2.1
- Fix: Ensure scripts/styles enqueue reliably when the shortcode renders (works in blocks/templates).
2.2.0
- Switched to professional weight-based syrup math while still accepting a target finished volume.
- Outputs precise sugar/water weights plus approximate volume equivalents.
- Removed hive planner logic from the calculator.
2.1.17
- Fixed a fatal error caused by malformed config array in asset registration.
2.1.16
- Removed Hive Planner settings from admin and frontend.
- Added a Reset button to quickly clear the form and results.
2.1.15
- Removed Hive Planner feature due to calculation inconsistencies.
2.1.14
- Compliance: Prefixed JS globals and any custom action names to avoid conflicts.
2.1.13
- Compliance: Renamed main plugin file to match slug.
- Compliance: Updated shortcode, class, handles, and option names to use a unique APISSC prefix.
2.1.11
- Fixed text domain to match WordPress.org slug requirement.
2.1.10
- Updated developer name to mist3rm.
2.1.9
- Packaging: Plugin name and slug standardized to “Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator”.
- Branding: Restored bundled Texas Bee Haus logo inside the app UI.
2.1.8
- Packaging: Renamed plugin to a generic name/slug to avoid trademark/confusion flags.
- Branding: Removed bundled logo as default; uses bee icon unless a logo URL is configured.
2.1.7
- Bugfix: Hive Planner now calculates total syrup as hives × per-hive amount (no double counting).
- UI: Added mode switch (Manual batch / Batch calculator) with helper note.
2.1.6
- Added GPLv2+ license header fields and LICENSE.txt
- Added WordPress.org readme.txt metadata
