Your apiary is showing mixed signals as spring brood-rearing kicks into gear. Hive #2 and Hive #3 are tracking well within healthy parameters, but Hive #1 new is flagging some early concerns: elevated CO₂ (1390 ppm) and notably high bVOCs (3.76 ppm) suggest possible moisture stress or early fermentation, paired with slightly cooler brood temps (33.6°C vs. ideal 34–36°C). With outdoor temps climbing to 13.6°C and humidity dropping to just 13.8%, you've got good drying conditions—now is the time to check Hive #1's ventilation and stores. Beta Node has gone silent; check the battery and sensor connection this week.
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node_44812 warning Score: 58/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 new is raising a yellow flag. Brood temperature is slightly low at 33.6°C (0.4–0.8°C below the ideal 34–36°C range), humidity is lower than Hive #3 at 38.2%, and most concerning: eCO₂ is elevated at 1390 ppm while bVOCs are notably high at 3.76 ppm—well above the normal 0.5–2.0 ppm baseline. This gas profile suggests either moisture accumulation triggering fermentation, early Nosema infection, or inadequate ventilation. The acoustic spectrum is relatively flat (no strong peaks), which combined with the low brood temp indicates the colony may be slightly lethargic or struggling to thermoregulate.
⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO₂ (1390 ppm) and high bVOCs (3.76 ppm) indicate poor ventilation or moisture stress.⚠️ Issue: Brood temperature 33.6°C is 0.4–0.8°C below optimal; colony may be expending energy on thermoregulation.⚠️ Issue: Acoustic spectrum lacks the crisp 150–200 Hz baseline seen in Hive #2 and Hive #3; suggests reduced foraging/worker activity or early disease.▹ Action: Inspect Hive #1 new THIS WEEK. Check the entrance for blockages (dead bees, debris, propolis buildup). Ensure upper ventilation (roof holes or screen board) is clear.▹ Action: Verify stored honey/nectar moisture content is <18%. If stores are wet or fermented, remove affected frames and improve air circulation.▹ Action: Look for signs of Nosema (dysentery staining on the front board) or AFB (ropy brood). If either is present, treat accordingly.▹ Action: Consider a temporary entrance reducer or upper-entrance port if ventilation is confirmed adequate; the low eCO₂ on Hive #2 shows that good airflow reduces gas buildup.▹ Action: Recheck gas metrics in 3–5 days. If eCO₂ remains >1200 ppm or bVOCs stay >3.0 ppm after hive opening, plan a full inspection. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is performing excellently. Brood temperature is rock-solid at 34.3°C (ideal range), humidity is running low at 30.4% but appropriate for April spring buildup, and the acoustic profile shows a clean baseline hum centered in the 150–200 Hz band (colony fundamental frequency) with no signs of stress or pre-swarm activity. eCO₂ is a healthy 803 ppm, bVOCs are normal at 0.99 ppm, and the colony is maintaining consistent, low-amplitude vibration across all bands—textbook sign of a calm, organized brood-rearing operation.
▹ Action: Continue monitoring; no immediate action needed.▹ Action: Humidity is quite low (30.4%). In late April, this is fine for spring buildup, but if it drops below 25% sustained, consider adding a small water source near the entrance to prevent larval desiccation.▹ Action: Watch for gradual acoustic energy shifts toward 420–500 Hz over the next 2–3 weeks; that would signal pre-swarm queen piping. Current spectrum is stable and healthy. -
node_55484 warning Score: 40/100📋 Overall Health
Your Beta Node has not reported any telemetry in the last 24 hours. This is a connectivity or power issue; the hive itself cannot be evaluated without sensor data.
⚠️ Issue: No data transmission in last 24 hours.⚠️ Issue: Cannot assess hive health without telemetry.▹ Action: Check the Beta Node sensor unit immediately. Verify the battery is installed and the device is powered on.▹ Action: Walk close to the hive with your gateway/receiver and check for signal. If no signal within 50m, the radio link may be faulty.▹ Action: Inspect the sensor for propolis buildup, condensation, or loose connections. Clean/reseat if necessary.▹ Action: If the device is physically intact but not transmitting, try a soft reset (remove battery for 10 seconds, reinsert).▹ Action: If still no data after 24 hours, the sensor may have failed. Contact support with the device ID (node_55484).▹ Action: Until you restore telemetry, do a quick manual inspection of the Beta hive to rule out obvious problems (hive tipped, entrance blocked, or abandoned). -
node_547 healthy Score: 85/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is in excellent spring condition. Brood temperature is a solid 35.0°C (right in the sweet spot), humidity is well-balanced at 58.3% (ideal for active brood rearing and nectar processing), and gas metrics are clean: eCO₂ at 1092 ppm and bVOCs at 1.91 ppm indicate healthy ventilation. The acoustic profile shows a strong baseline hum concentrated in the 100–150 Hz band with moderate energy across the full spectrum—classic signature of an organized, actively foraging colony in mid-spring. Vibration is steady across all bands, confirming normal metabolic activity.
▹ Action: Hive #3 needs no immediate intervention. Monitor week-to-week for any acoustic energy creep toward 420–500 Hz, which would signal pre-swarm preparation.▹ Action: With outdoor humidity at only 13.8% and temps at 13.6°C, your apiary's drying conditions are excellent. Hive #3's 58.3% internal humidity is perfect; maintain good ventilation.▹ Action: In 2–3 weeks (early May), watch for the first strong foraging signals (peak energy in the 200–260 Hz swarming indicator band). If that band energy rises significantly, swarm cells may be imminent.