Your apiary is showing mixed signals as you head into peak spring season. Hive #2 and #3 are performing well with stable brood temperatures and good air quality, but Hive #1 (new) is displaying elevated CO2 and VOC levels that warrant attention — likely a young colony still establishing ventilation patterns. Your Beta Node has no recent data; check the sensor connection.
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node_44812 warning Score: 58/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 (new) shows concerning elevated gas levels that suggest ventilation stress or early colony establishment challenges. eCO2 at 1597 ppm is nearly 2× your Hive #2's level (846 ppm), and bVOC at 6.01 ppm is 5.5× higher than #2 and #3 — both signs of poor air exchange or metabolic stress. Brood temperature is slightly cool at 33.97°C (0.9°C below ideal) and humidity at 41.32% is moderate. Sound spectrum shows a notable spike in the 350–420 Hz band (0.565), which can indicate early queen piping or intense colony activity, while the acoustic profile otherwise lacks the crisp structure seen in your other hives.
⚠️ Issue: High eCO2 (1597 ppm) and bVOC (6.01 ppm) suggest poor ventilation or early fermentation risk.⚠️ Issue: Brood temp 0.9°C below ideal — colony may be struggling to maintain optimal thermoregulation.⚠️ Issue: Acoustic 350–420 Hz spike warrants monitoring; could be young/virgin queen signaling or general distress.⚠️ Issue: This is a new hive; elevated gas levels may reflect a young, rapidly-building population with immature ventilation behavior.▹ Action: Inspect this hive within 48 hours: check for adequate entrance ventilation (not blocked by propolis or debris), verify the queen is present and laying, and assess population size.▹ Action: If the entrance is restricted, gently clear it to improve air exchange; if population is very small (<3 frames of bees), consider supplemental feeding or combining with a stronger hive.▹ Action: Measure humidity and CO2 again in 2–3 days. If eCO2 drops to <1000 ppm and bVOC falls <2 ppm, ventilation has improved. If levels persist or rise, disease screening (AFB/Nosema) may be warranted.▹ Action: Watch the 350–420 Hz audio band over the next week — if it stays elevated with no improvement in gas metrics, it could signal a queen issue. If it resolves and gas normalizes, the hive is just establishing rhythm. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is thriving with an excellent brood temperature of 34.91°C right in the sweet spot (34–36°C) and very stable 24-hour range (34.7–35.0°C). Humidity at 38.57% is on the low side but acceptable for April brood rearing. The acoustic and vibrational profiles are clean — sound energy is distributed evenly across all frequency bands with a slight emphasis on the 100–150 Hz baseline hum (0.507), indicating healthy colony-level activity. Vibration remains calm and uniform across all bands, suggesting normal fanning and thermoregulation without stress signals.
⚠️ Issue: Humidity slightly low (38.57% vs. ideal 50–70%) — may slow larval development slightly but not urgent.⚠️ Issue: Tilt at 8° is mildly elevated; monitor hive stand for settling or subsidence over the next week.▹ Action: No immediate action needed. Continue routine monitoring.▹ Action: If humidity stays <40% over the next 3–5 days, consider checking for nectar flow activity or ventilation issues during your next inspection.▹ Action: Verify hive stand level this week — 8° tilt is minor but worth a quick check to prevent future drift. -
node_55484 warning Score: 0/100📋 Overall Health
No telemetry data received from your Beta Node in the last 24 hours. The sensor may have lost power, a connectivity issue, or be offline. Without data, we cannot assess the hive's condition.
⚠️ Issue: No data in 24 hours — sensor offline or disconnected.⚠️ Issue: Unknown hive status; cannot differentiate between a healthy hive and a critical problem.▹ Action: Check the Beta Node sensor immediately: verify battery level (should be >3.3V), ensure the connector is seated properly, and confirm the hive setup hasn't shifted or damaged the device.▹ Action: If the battery is low (<3.3V), replace it with a fresh one and allow 10–15 minutes for reconnection.▹ Action: If the hive is new or recently installed, physically visit the site to confirm the sensor is functioning and positioned correctly in the hive.▹ Action: Once data returns, compare readings against your other hives to establish a baseline. If this hive has been offline for >24h, do a manual inspection to rule out collapse or absconding. -
node_547 healthy Score: 88/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is your standout performer right now. Brood temperature at 35.11°C is perfect — right at the peak of the optimal range — with excellent stability over 24 hours (34.7–35.1°C). Humidity at 59.5% is ideal for brood rearing (50–70% range). Air quality is pristine: IAQ=63 (excellent ventilation), eCO2=655 ppm (very low, well-ventilated), and bVOC=0.71 ppm (baseline). The acoustic profile is balanced across all frequency bands with a slight richness in the 150–200 Hz and 260–350 Hz regions, consistent with healthy colony hum and normal bee communication. Vibration is steady and distributed evenly with no stress indicators.
⚠️ Issue: No significant concerns. This hive is performing exceptionally well.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring — no immediate action needed.▹ Action: Use Hive #3 as your benchmark for comparison with the others. Its gas and thermal profile is textbook spring brood rearing.▹ Action: Watch for signs of swarming preparation in mid-to-late April (temperature rising toward 36°C, acoustic energy shifting toward 200–260 Hz swarming band). No signs yet, but peak swarm season is upon you.