Your apiary is showing mixed signals this May morning. Most hives are maintaining healthy brood temperatures (33.7–34.8°C) and stable humidity, which is excellent for spring brood rearing. However, Hive #1 new is displaying elevated air quality concerns (IAQ 97, eCO2 1064 ppm, bVOC 1.79 ppm) that warrant closer inspection, and Beta Node has gone silent—check that sensor and hive status soon.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is performing beautifully. Brood temperature sits at a steady 33.74°C (ideal 34–36°C, though slightly cool for peak spring brood rearing), humidity is stable at 51%, and gas metrics are excellent (IAQ 49, eCO2 487 ppm). The acoustic and vibration profiles show very flat, even spectral distributions—this indicates a calm, well-regulated colony with no signs of distress or swarming behavior.
⚠️ Issue: Brood temperature slightly low (33.74°C vs. ideal 34–36°C); consider this may reflect cooler ambient conditions (5.89°C outdoor) and normal early-morning low.⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum shows very uniform energy across all bands (0.50–0.59)—typical of a quiet, resting colony in early May.▹ Action: Monitor brood temperature over the next 3 days; if it remains <33.5°C sustained, the colony may be under-performing or the queen may be under-laying. A visual inspection would confirm.▹ Action: No immediate action needed; this hive appears stable. Watch for rising acoustic energy (200–350 Hz band) and temperature peaks in the next 2–3 weeks as a sign of accelerating brood production. -
node_44812 warning Score: 52/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 new is showing elevated air quality readings that need attention: IAQ 97, eCO2 1064 ppm, and bVOC 1.79 ppm are all above normal. While brood temperature (33.86°C) and humidity (40.69%) are acceptable, the gas profile suggests either poor ventilation, early fermentation in stored nectar/honey, or possible disease-related VOC production. The slightly elevated vibration kurtosis (3.3) also hints at some irregular activity. The dominant sound band is 200–260 Hz (normal colony hum), but the spectrum shows elevated energy at 350–420 Hz and 500–600 Hz, which warrants monitoring.
⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1064 ppm) in May is concerning—normal for an active spring hive is 400–600 ppm. This suggests ventilation blockage or a very large population producing excess CO2.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 1.79 ppm is elevated (normal is 0.5–1.0 ppm) and could indicate fermentation in honey/nectar stores (if recent nectar flow has high moisture) or early signs of disease (AFB, Nosema, chalkbrood).⚠️ Issue: IAQ of 97 (normal <50) combines with high eCO2 and bVOC to flag a potential air quality problem inside the hive.⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum shows a dip at 100–150 Hz but energy at 350–420 Hz and 500–600 Hz; this could reflect either normal spring activity or early disturbance.▹ Action: PRIORITY: Inspect this hive within 2–3 days. Look for: (a) signs of fermentation (wet or sticky frames, fermented smell), (b) visible disease symptoms (spotty brood, ropey cappings, unusual odor), (c) ventilation issues (blocked entrance, propolis buildup). This is not an emergency, but the gas profile warrants confirmation.▹ Action: If you've had recent heavy rain followed by warm days, nectar may be flooding in with high water content—ensure the hive has adequate ventilation to cure it. If you see no obvious disease or fermentation, increase ventilation and recheck gas levels in 1 week.▹ Action: If disease symptoms are present (AFB = ropey dead brood, distinctive foul smell; Nosema = dysentery stains), isolate the hive and follow your local apiary disease protocol. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 79/100📋 Overall Health
Hive #2 is in good condition with a brood temperature of 34.85°C (optimal range) and low humidity at 40.3%, both ideal for spring activity. However, IAQ is moderately elevated at 68 (normal is <50), and eCO2 stands at 669 ppm, suggesting the hive is beginning to build up population and may benefit from better ventilation as foraging increases. Sound spectrum shows energy concentrated in the 150–600 Hz range, consistent with normal colony hum.
⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 40.3% is on the dry side for a brood-rearing hive; optimal is 50–70%. This is not dangerous but worth noting as the hive expands.⚠️ Issue: IAQ of 68 and eCO2 of 669 ppm indicate modest air quality, not severe, but slightly elevated compared to your Iris hive.▹ Action: Ensure entrance reducers are clear and ventilation is adequate, especially as the colony builds up in May. Poor ventilation can drive up eCO2 and IAQ.▹ Action: Conduct a brief visual inspection this week to confirm the queen is laying and the colony is building normally. If humidity remains low after rain or increased foraging, it may indicate a smaller population than expected. -
node_55484 warning Score: 35/100📋 Overall Health
No telemetry data has been received from Beta Node in the last 24 hours. This indicates either a sensor malfunction, dead battery, or hive accessibility issue. You should check this node and hive status immediately.
⚠️ Issue: No data in last 24 hours—sensor offline or battery depleted.⚠️ Issue: Cannot assess hive health without telemetry.▹ Action: Physically visit Beta Node hive today or tomorrow. Check: (1) Is the sensor still powered on and mounted? (2) Is the hive present and accessible? (3) Are there signs of collapse, animal damage, or abandonment?▹ Action: If the sensor battery is dead (likely if the last reading was several days ago), replace it or recharge. If the hive is damaged or the bees are gone, assess the situation and document for your records.▹ Action: Once the sensor is restored, verify it's transmitting data before leaving the apiary. -
node_547 healthy Score: 75/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is stable with a brood temperature of 34.78°C, moderate humidity at 54.87%, and acceptable gas metrics (IAQ 80, eCO2 831 ppm, bVOC 1.06 ppm). Vibration activity is noticeably higher here (0.0219 g RMS, the highest of all hives), and the vibration spectrum shows elevated energy across all bands (0.659–0.682), indicating active fanning or ventilation behavior. This suggests the colony is working hard, possibly responding to the cool outdoor temps (5.89°C) or managing nectar/moisture. Sound spectrum is relatively flat (0.43–0.63 Hz normalized), with the peak at 100–150 Hz.
⚠️ Issue: IAQ 80 is moderate-to-elevated; eCO2 at 831 ppm is higher than ideal for May (suggests mild ventilation constraint or large, active population).⚠️ Issue: High vibration energy across all bands (5–200 Hz) indicates sustained fanning; in early May with cool outdoor temps, this could be thermoregulation rather than nectar curing, but is worth monitoring.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 1.06 ppm is on the higher end of normal; combined with elevated eCO2, suggests the hive is either very populous or processing moisture.▹ Action: This hive appears to be a strong, active colony. Monitor it over the next week to ensure the vibration activity (fanning) is productive foraging/brood rearing and not a sign of stress.▹ Action: Verify entrance is fully open and clear; the high ventilation activity suggests the colony may be working to manage internal conditions.▹ Action: No immediate intervention needed, but watch for swarm preparation signs in the next 2–4 weeks (rising temps >35.5°C sustained, rising acoustic energy in 200–500 Hz range). Early May is a potential swarm window.