Your apiary is in solid condition overall, but three of your five hives show elevated eCO2 and bVOC levels that warrant attention—signs of reduced ventilation or early stress. Late April is prime swarm season in the Northern Hemisphere; your hives are actively building and preparing, so monitor acoustic signatures closely for queen piping over the next 7–10 days. One sensor (Beta Node) is offline; check its battery and connection.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is performing beautifully. Brood temperature (34.14°C) sits right in the sweet spot, humidity is ideal at 54.25%, and IAQ is excellent (46). Acoustic profile is flat and calm—no queen piping detected, and vibration is minimal and balanced. This is a textbook healthy, calm colony in mid-late April.
▹ Action: Continue routine weekly inspections to confirm queen presence and brood pattern as colony expands.▹ Action: Monitor the 420-500 Hz acoustic band over the next 7–10 days for any uptick in queen piping (pre-swarm indicator).▹ Action: With outdoor temps at 18.7°C and your hive stable at 34.14°C, thermoregulation is efficient—no concerns. -
node_44812 warning Score: 65/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 new shows elevated gas metrics: eCO2 at 1,425 ppm (the highest in your apiary) and bVOC at 4.07 ppm—well above normal baseline. Temperature is stable (34.04°C), but humidity is low (44.47%). The acoustic profile is active with peaks at 150–200 Hz and 350–420 Hz (typical brood-rearing hum), and vibration kurtosis is smooth (1.7), suggesting no impulsive disturbance. This appears to be a vigorously growing colony with poor ventilation, not disease—but confirm with an inspection.
⚠️ Issue: Very elevated eCO2 (1,425 ppm) indicates significant ventilation constraint or very dense population.⚠️ Issue: Elevated bVOC (4.07 ppm) could reflect fermentation from moisture, or simply high metabolic activity in a packed colony.⚠️ Issue: Low humidity (44.47%) with high eCO2 suggests the colony is working hard but may be stressed by crowding.⚠️ Issue: Acoustic peaks at 150–200 Hz and 350–420 Hz indicate active brood rearing; monitor next band (420–500 Hz) for queen piping.▹ Action: Inspect this hive within 48 hours. Check: (1) entrance for debris, (2) brood pattern for disease or unusual cappings, (3) colony strength (estimated frame coverage), (4) queen presence.▹ Action: If the colony is strong and brood looks healthy, ventilation restriction is likely the cause—clear entrance, ensure top ventilation is open.▹ Action: If bVOC remains >3.5 ppm after ventilation improvement, or if you notice unusual odor, consider a sample for AFB/Nosema screening.▹ Action: Plan for expansion: a strong new hive at high eCO2 in April usually means you'll need a second brood box or split within 2–3 weeks. -
node_34225 warning Score: 68/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is stable in temperature (34.77°C) and brood condition, but humidity is low at 44.28% and eCO2 is elevated at 1,026 ppm—roughly 2.4× outdoor ambient. This suggests reduced ventilation or a dense brood pattern. bVOC (1.65 ppm) is mild but worth monitoring. Acoustic and vibration profiles are quiet and normal, indicating no acute distress.
⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1,026 ppm) with low humidity (44.28%) suggests ventilation restriction or crowding.⚠️ Issue: Low humidity increases larval desiccation risk; monitor brood appearance closely.▹ Action: Inspect entrance for debris or propolis buildup blocking airflow. Clear if needed.▹ Action: Check that your upper entrance/upper ventilation (if equipped) is open and unobstructed.▹ Action: Consider a gentle hive lift test: if the hive is unusually heavy for April, the colony may be building fast. If so, plan for a brood box split or super addition within 2–3 weeks.▹ Action: Re-check eCO2 and humidity in 3–5 days. If eCO2 drops to <800 ppm after ventilation fix, all clear. -
node_55484 warning Score: 45/100📋 Overall Health
Your Beta Node has been offline for at least the last 24 hours. No telemetry data available. Check battery voltage, sensor connectivity, and ensure the hive itself is intact and functioning.
⚠️ Issue: No data received in last 24 hours.⚠️ Issue: Cannot assess colony health status without telemetry.▹ Action: Check battery voltage immediately—if below 3.5V, replace batteries.▹ Action: Verify USB/wireless connection is secure and the node is powered on.▹ Action: If hardware is intact and powered, try a manual reset or re-pairing to the gateway.▹ Action: If the hive is a newly installed or overwintered colony, confirm bees are present and active by visual inspection.▹ Action: Once reconnected, share first reading; I'll assess health status then. -
node_547 warning Score: 72/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is warm (34.83°C) and humidity is the highest in your apiary at 64.26%—excellent for brood rearing. However, eCO2 is moderately elevated at 751 ppm, and vibration spectrum shows unusually high energy across all bands (0.6–0.66 g)—roughly 20–30% above your other hives. Acoustic signature shows elevated energy in 260–350 Hz and 420–500 Hz bands, suggesting active fanning and possible early queen activity. This hive is working hard; confirm all is well with a quick inspection.
⚠️ Issue: Moderate eCO2 elevation (751 ppm) suggests some ventilation constraint, though milder than Hive #1 or #2.⚠️ Issue: Vibration spectrum is notably elevated across all bands (5–200 Hz), indicating higher overall colony activity or possibly disturbance.⚠️ Issue: Acoustic energy concentrated in 260–350 Hz (colony fundamental) and 420–500 Hz (possible queen piping zone) warrants attention for pre-swarm signs.▹ Action: Inspect within 48–72 hours. Check: entrance for congestion, brood pattern, and queen presence. The elevated vibration and acoustic activity suggest a very active, possibly rapidly expanding colony.▹ Action: If queen piping (420–500 Hz audio spikes) is detected in your next reading, check for queen cells in the next 2–3 days—swarm risk may be rising.▹ Action: Ensure upper ventilation is fully open. If brood coverage is high (>8 frames), prepare to add a second box or plan a split to reduce swarming pressure.▹ Action: Monitor this hive's acoustic profile daily for the next week; any shift toward full-spectrum energy (>500 Hz elevation) would signal imminent swarming.