Your apiary is showing mixed signals as you move into peak spring activity. Three of your four active hives (Iris, Hive #1, and Hive #3) are maintaining healthy brood temperatures in the 34.5–34.8°C range with stable acoustic and vibrational patterns typical of May colonies. However, Hive #2 is showing significant concerns: extremely low humidity (34%), elevated eCO2 (1343 ppm), and elevated bVOC (3.38 ppm) suggest possible ventilation stress or early moisture management issues. Your outdoor conditions are pleasant (18°C, 15% humidity, stable pressure), which should favor strong foraging—but the sensor data indicates your hives need closer attention this week.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is performing excellently. Brood temperature sits perfectly at 34.75°C, humidity is ideal at 49%, and the colony is maintaining a consistent, healthy acoustic profile with energy distributed evenly across the sound spectrum (100–3600 Hz all normalized ~0.49). The 24-hour stability—temperature variance <0.4°C, humidity variance <3%—shows excellent thermoregulation. Low vibration kurtosis (1.8) and balanced spectral energy indicate calm, organized colony behavior.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring; no intervention needed this week.▹ Action: Watch for any rise in 420–500 Hz acoustic energy over the next 3–5 days, which could signal pre-swarm queen piping activity as May brood rearing peaks.▹ Action: Your outdoor conditions (18°C, 15% humidity, stable pressure) are ideal for foraging—expect strong waggle-dance activity if you see increased 200–260 Hz energy in the coming days. -
node_44812 healthy Score: 78/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 is solid and stable. Brood temperature (34.57°C) and humidity (44.07%) are both within healthy ranges, with excellent 24-hour stability (temp variance <0.3°C). The acoustic profile shows good colony structure with energy peaking in the 500–600 Hz band (0.529), and vibration is organized with low kurtosis (1.8). Your eCO2 is moderately elevated at 1279 ppm but acceptable for May when brood rearing intensity is high. This hive appears to be managing spring buildup well.
⚠️ Issue: eCO2 slightly elevated (1279 ppm)—normal for May but worth monitoring if it continues to rise▹ Action: Maintain current management. This hive is tracking well.▹ Action: Monitor eCO2 over the next week; if it exceeds 1500 ppm while temperature stays stable, consider a visual inspection for entrance or ventilation issues.▹ Action: With outdoor temps rising (18°C today, up to 25.2°C in the last 24h), expect increased foraging activity. Watch for waggle-dance energy (200–260 Hz) as a sign of strong nectar flow—you may need to add supers soon if this colony continues building. -
node_34225 warning Score: 55/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is showing early warning signs that need attention. While brood temperature is stable at 34.62°C, humidity has dropped to a concerning 34%—well below the healthy 50–70% range—which risks larval desiccation if sustained. More troubling: eCO2 is elevated to 1343 ppm (normal ~600 ppm) and bVOC is elevated to 3.38 ppm, both suggesting possible ventilation blockage, early disease, or moisture stress. Your acoustic profile shows unusual 420–500 Hz elevation (0.537), which can occasionally indicate queen activity but warrants closer inspection.
⚠️ Issue: Critically low humidity (34%) — below safe range for brood rearing⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1343 ppm) — suggests poor ventilation or CO2 buildup⚠️ Issue: Elevated bVOC (3.38 ppm) — possible fermentation, fungal activity, or early disease⚠️ Issue: Acoustic anomaly: 420–500 Hz energy elevated vs. 24h average▹ Action: Perform a full inspection within 48 hours. Look for: (1) queen presence and laying pattern, (2) any signs of mold, nosema, or AFB, (3) entrance blockage or propolis buildup restricting airflow.▹ Action: Check hive ventilation: ensure entrance is clear and upper ventilation (if using screened bottom board or inner cover vent) is not obstructed by propolis or debris.▹ Action: If humidity remains <40%, add a small water source near the hive or reduce ventilation slightly to allow the colony to regulate moisture—but only after ruling out disease.▹ Action: Retest this hive's sensor accuracy by comparing readings to visual inspection data (brood pattern, population estimate, stores). -
node_55484 warning Score: 35/100📋 Overall Health
Beta Node has provided no telemetry data in the last 24 hours. This is either a connectivity issue, battery failure, or sensor malfunction. Without recent readings, the hive's status cannot be assessed. If this is a production hive (not a test device), immediate troubleshooting is required to restore monitoring.
⚠️ Issue: No telemetry data received in last 24 hours⚠️ Issue: Hive status unknown — cannot assess brood, thermoregulation, or disease markers⚠️ Issue: Possible sensor failure, battery depletion, or network connectivity loss▹ Action: Check the sensor node physically: verify battery is seated correctly and not depleted (typical Li-ion drops below 3.6V when exhausted).▹ Action: Verify network connectivity: check WiFi signal strength at the hive location, or reset the node's connection.▹ Action: If the hive itself is empty or dead, document it and replace the node at an active hive location.▹ Action: If this is indeed a test node (per the inspection label), disregard and focus on the four active hives (Iris, Hive #1, Hive #2, Hive #3). -
node_547 healthy Score: 80/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is thriving and represents a textbook healthy May colony. Brood temperature is excellent at 34.83°C, humidity is ideal at 52.3%, and both metrics show tight 24-hour stability. The acoustic profile is well-balanced across all frequency bands (no anomalies), and vibration is calm with low kurtosis (2.3). eCO2 (1084 ppm) and bVOC (1.88 ppm) are both well-controlled. Your hive stand is perfectly level (2° tilt), and battery health is strong.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring; this hive needs no intervention.▹ Action: Hive #3 is your reference hive for healthy spring behavior—compare Hive #2's acoustic and gas profiles against this one as a diagnostic baseline.▹ Action: Prepare for possible brood expansion: if you see consistent high activity (sound levels rising above -29 dB, increased vibration amplitude) over the next week, consider performing a spring split or adding a super to prevent congestion.