Your apiary is in a mild alerting state as we enter peak spring activity in early May. Four of five hives show stable brood temperatures (33.7–35.3°C) and acceptable humidity levels, but Hive #2 is showing elevated gas markers (eCO2 1275 ppm, bVOC 2.9 ppm) and low humidity (40%), while your Beta Node has gone silent. Outdoor conditions are cool (10°C) and dry (35% RH) with stable pressure—good weather to inspect your hives and address the emerging concerns.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is thriving in May. Brood temperature holds steady at 34.3°C (ideal range), humidity is comfortable at 51%, and gas metrics are clean (eCO2 499 ppm, bVOC 0.49 ppm, IAQ 49). Sound spectrum shows flat energy across all bands with slight prominence in 350–420 Hz, indicating a calm, well-organized colony. Vibration is minimal and tilt is stable at 7°, suggesting a properly installed hive on solid footing.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring—this hive needs no intervention this week.▹ Action: Watch for any spike in 420–500 Hz (queen piping) or 200–260 Hz (swarming indicator) in the coming weeks as May swarm season peaks. -
node_44812 healthy Score: 75/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 new is performing well for a newer installation. Brood temperature averages 33.8°C (solid for early May), humidity at 40% is on the lower end but acceptable with outdoor humidity at 35%, and gas markers are reasonable (eCO2 1033 ppm, bVOC 1.67 ppm, IAQ 92). Sound spectrum shows good energy in the 100–200 Hz range (0.533–0.549), a healthy sign of baseline colony hum. Vibration kurtosis of 3.6 indicates some lively activity. Tilt is nearly perfect at 3°.
⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 40% is lower than ideal for brood (target 50–70%), though it aligns with dry outdoor conditions.⚠️ Issue: Vibration kurtosis of 3.6 is slightly elevated—watch for sustained impulsive activity that could indicate pests or disturbance.▹ Action: Monitor humidity over the next week. If it drops below 40% again, add a water trough or increase nectar foraging opportunities.▹ Action: Note the 24-hour temperature stability (33.4–33.9°C) and baseline sound structure—this is the signature of a healthy queen-right colony. Continue this trend.▹ Action: Conduct a brief visual inspection within 7 days to confirm brood pattern and food stores, especially given the newer status of this hive. -
node_34225 warning Score: 58/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is showing early warning signs that warrant attention. While brood temperature (35.3°C) is acceptable, humidity has dropped to 40% (below the ideal 50–70%), and gas markers are elevated: eCO2 at 1275 ppm (more than double the clean baseline) and bVOC at 2.9 ppm. The sound spectrum shows reduced energy in the 100–200 Hz baseline bands, and vibration kurtosis is unusually smooth (1.8), suggesting lower overall colony vigor. Battery is also dipping to 3502 mV—consider replacement soon.
⚠️ Issue: Low humidity (40%) risks larval desiccation—brood comb may be drying out.⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1275 ppm) and elevated bVOC (2.9 ppm) suggest possible ventilation stress or early fermentation in honey stores. High bVOC can also signal Nosema or other metabolic stress.⚠️ Issue: Reduced sound energy in baseline bands (100–200 Hz) indicates lower-than-expected colony activity for May.⚠️ Issue: Battery voltage (3502 mV) is approaching replacement threshold.▹ Action: Conduct a full visual inspection within 3 days. Check for: (1) adequate ventilation (entrance, top, side) to lower eCO2; (2) moisture level in honey stores (if >20%, increase airflow); (3) queen presence and brood pattern; (4) any signs of disease (foul smell, discolored brood, mold).▹ Action: If humidity remains low after ventilation adjustment, ensure water/nectar source is available in or near the colony.▹ Action: Replace the battery in this node this week to ensure continued data integrity. -
node_55484 critical Score: 0/100📋 Overall Health
Your Beta Node has not reported any telemetry data in the last 24 hours. Without readings, we cannot assess the health of this hive. This is a critical communication or hardware failure that must be resolved immediately to maintain apiary oversight.
⚠️ Issue: No telemetry data received in 24+ hours—node is offline or non-functional.⚠️ Issue: Complete lack of visibility into this hive's condition (temperature, humidity, gas, sound, vibration) during peak spring season.▹ Action: Check the node hardware immediately: (1) Is the power on? (2) Is the battery dead (should be ~4000+ mV)? (3) Is the WiFi connection stable at the apiary? (4) Is there any visible damage or propolis clogging the sensor openings?▹ Action: If the battery is <3300 mV, replace it now.▹ Action: If the node is physically damaged or WiFi is dropping, troubleshoot network connectivity or consider replacing the sensor unit.▹ Action: Once communication is restored, perform a visual hive inspection to verify the colony's condition (you have no data to confirm it's alive). -
node_547 healthy Score: 80/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is in excellent condition. Brood temperature holds at 34.5°C (right in the sweet spot), humidity at 47% is healthy for May, and gas metrics are clean (eCO2 666 ppm, bVOC 0.72 ppm, IAQ 63). Sound spectrum shows good energy across all bands with peaks at 100–150 Hz and 350–420 Hz, indicating a well-structured baseline hum. Vibration profile is evenly distributed (5–20 Hz through 160–200 Hz), reflecting balanced fanning and general colony activity. Tilt is perfect at 5°.
▹ Action: This hive requires no immediate intervention—it is thriving.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. In late May, watch for any shift toward 420–500 Hz in the sound spectrum, which could signal pre-swarm queen piping activity.