Your apiary is showing mostly stable early-spring brood conditions, but one hive (Hive #1 new) is signaling elevated gas concentrations and air quality stress that warrants a close inspection this week. The outdoor environment is cool and very dry (12.4°C, 11% RH), which is typical for late April, and your established hives are maintaining solid brood nest temperatures in the 33.7–34.8°C range. Keep an eye on the rising eCO2 and bVOC trends in Hive #1, and ensure all hives have adequate ventilation as the season advances.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is in excellent shape. Brood temperature (33.74°C) is slightly cool but normal for early morning in April; humidity (49.3%) is ideal for brood rearing. Air quality is outstanding (IAQ 48, eCO2 468 ppm, bVOC 0.43 ppm), and the acoustic profile shows a balanced, quiet colony with slight energy concentrated in the 200–260 Hz band (typical swarming indicator zone), but at very low amplitude—no swarm risk detected yet. Vibration is minimal and well-distributed across fanning and baseline metabolic bands (50–80 Hz dominant), indicating gentle, healthy activity. Hive position is stable (5° tilt). Look for rising acoustic energy in the 420–500 Hz band over the next 7–10 days as a pre-swarm warning sign.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring; no intervention needed this week.▹ Action: Watch for acoustic energy migration toward 420–500 Hz, which would signal possible queen piping and swarm preparation.▹ Action: By mid-May, consider a visual inspection to assess brood pattern and store levels if you haven't already this season. -
node_44812 warning Score: 58/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 new is showing elevated gas concentrations and air quality stress that requires attention. Brood temperature (34.39°C) is normal, but IAQ is elevated at 130 (acceptable is <100), eCO2 is notably high at 1,480 ppm (normal is 400–600 ppm for spring), and bVOC is significantly elevated at 4.62 ppm (baseline is 0.5–2.0 ppm). These readings suggest either early moisture/fermentation issues in stores, poor ventilation, or possible early disease-related VOC production (Nosema, AFB, or early fermentation). Humidity is moderate (46.3%), but the gas spike is concerning. Acoustic and vibration profiles appear normal—the colony is still active—but the VOC signature demands investigation. Hive position is stable (5° tilt).
⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1,480 ppm) and bVOC (4.62 ppm) indicate possible ventilation blockage, moisture in stores, or early disease.⚠️ Issue: IAQ score (130) is higher than healthy peers (Iris: 48, Hive #2: 86, Hive #3: 92).⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum shows scattered energy without a clear dominant frequency peak—suggests possible stress or colony disorganization.▹ Action: PRIORITY: Conduct a thorough visual inspection of Hive #1 new within 3–4 days. Check for:▹ Action: – Brood pattern (tight, organized, or scattered). Scattered brood + elevated bVOC = possible disease.▹ Action: – Moisture in honey frames or signs of fermentation (wet cappings, sour smell).▹ Action: – Entrance blockage or propolis buildup reducing air flow.▹ Action: – Signs of American Foulbrood (sunken cappings, ropey brood, foul odor) or Nosema (dysentery, lethargy).▹ Action: If you observe fermentation (wet honey, ethanol smell), reduce entrance, add upper ventilation, and monitor humidity closely.▹ Action: If AFB is suspected (foul odor, ropey brood), isolate the hive and contact your local bee inspector immediately.▹ Action: Retest gas levels after correcting ventilation; if bVOC remains >3.0 ppm after 1 week, suspect disease and plan treatment. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 78/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is performing well in early spring. Brood temperature (34.57°C) is solid and centered in the ideal 34–36°C range; humidity (42.2%) is slightly dry but within acceptable limits for this season. Air quality is good (IAQ 86, eCO2 844 ppm, bVOC 1.09 ppm)—all normal for an active colony. The acoustic signature is quiet but structured, with modest energy in the 150–200 Hz and 260–350 Hz bands typical of a queen-right colony with organized foraging. Vibration is very low (0.0084 g RMS) with dominant activity in the 80–120 Hz fanning zone—the colony is gently ventilating and thermoregulating. Hive is level (8° tilt acceptable). Continue routine monitoring; no action needed.
▹ Action: Maintain weekly observations for any increase in sound energy, especially in the 420–500 Hz range.▹ Action: Monitor humidity—if it drops below 40% sustained, consider adding moisture management (entrance reducer, better circulation).▹ Action: Plan a mid-May inspection to verify brood progression and stores. -
node_55484 warning Score: 40/100📋 Overall Health
Your Beta Node has no telemetry data in the last 24 hours. This could indicate a sensor malfunction, battery depletion, or connectivity issue. Without recent readings, it is impossible to assess the hive's health status directly.
⚠️ Issue: No sensor data received in the last 24 hours—connectivity or hardware failure suspected.⚠️ Issue: Cannot evaluate brood temperature, humidity, air quality, acoustic activity, or vibration metrics.▹ Action: Check the Beta Node hive physically: verify the sensor unit is powered on and properly installed.▹ Action: Inspect the battery voltage (should be >3.3V to function). If battery is low, replace it.▹ Action: Confirm the sensor is not blocked by propolis or debris around the microphone or environmental ports.▹ Action: Check network/gateway connectivity: ensure the node can communicate with your ApisMind gateway or base station.▹ Action: Restart the sensor if possible and monitor for data resumption over the next 2–4 hours.▹ Action: If data does not resume, contact ApisMind support or consider swapping the sensor unit to rule out hardware failure. -
node_547 healthy Score: 80/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is thriving in early spring. Brood temperature (34.8°C) is excellent and at the high end of the optimal range; humidity (64.67%) is slightly elevated but appropriate for active brood rearing and nectar curing. Air quality is solid (IAQ 92, eCO2 973 ppm, bVOC 1.46 ppm)—all within healthy ranges for an active colony. Acoustic profile is quiet with balanced energy across multiple bands, consistent with normal queen-right colony behavior. Vibration is moderately active (0.0118 g RMS) with dominant energy in the 50–80 Hz metabolic baseline and 80–120 Hz fanning zones—good signs of thermoregulation and ventilation effort. Hive position is excellent (1° tilt, nearly perfect). This colony is well-positioned for spring expansion.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring weekly.▹ Action: By mid-to-late May, assess brood coverage and verify stores are adequate; consider light feeding if nectar flow is slow.▹ Action: Watch for any increase in sound energy above 400 Hz over the next 2 weeks as a potential pre-swarm indicator.▹ Action: If swarming risk becomes apparent, consider split or swarm prevention measures.