Your apiary is showing mixed signals on this mild May morning. Three hives (Iris, Hive #2, Hive #1) maintain healthy brood temperatures in the 34–35°C range with stable humidity, but Hive #3 is running significantly cooler at 26.7°C—a red flag that warrants immediate inspection. Gas metrics across the apiary suggest early-season stress: elevated eCO2 (810–1585 ppm) and concerning bVOC spikes (especially Hive #2 at 5.85 ppm) point to possible ventilation challenges or early disease markers. Watch closely over the next 3–5 days.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 78/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is performing well right now. Brood temperature sits at a solid 34.4°C with moderate humidity (60%), and gas readings (IAQ 55, eCO2 810 ppm, bVOC 1.01 ppm) are among the best in your apiary. The acoustic profile is calm and consistent—no alarm signals in the 200–260 Hz swarming band or 420–500 Hz queen piping zone. Vibration is low and stable, indicating a quiet, content colony.
⚠️ Issue: Tilt at 7° is slightly elevated—verify hive stand stability and ground settling⚠️ Issue: eCO2 at 810 ppm is acceptable but worth monitoring; may reflect early nectar flow or population growth▹ Action: Inspect hive stand and legs this week to ensure level mounting and no ground subsidence▹ Action: Continue monitoring eCO2 and bVOC daily; if either rises sharply, check for moisture/fermentation or disease▹ Action: Plan a visual inspection within 7 days to confirm queen presence and brood pattern (no inspection notes in 7 days) -
node_44812 healthy Score: 75/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 is stable and well-positioned. Brood temperature is solid at 33.92°C with low, controlled humidity (41%), and it shows the best gas profile of your apiary: eCO2 at 1337 ppm and bVOC at 3.33 ppm indicate healthy ventilation and no obvious disease markers. The tilt is excellent at 2° (most level hive). Acoustic and vibrational profiles are calm and consistent, with dominant frequencies in the 150–200 Hz baseline zone—typical of a queen-right, stable colony.
⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 41% is lower end of acceptable; monitor to ensure it doesn't drop further (optimal 50–70%)▹ Action: Continue current management—this hive is your reference for healthy conditions▹ Action: Conduct a routine visual inspection within 7–10 days to confirm queen, brood progression, and food stores (no inspection notes in 7 days)▹ Action: Monitor humidity; if it drops below 40%, consider adding a moisture source or reducing ventilation slightly -
node_34225 warning Score: 54/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 shows healthy brood temperature (34.85°C) and structural stability, but several warning signs demand attention. Humidity is quite low at 47% (below the healthy 50–70% range for brood), and gas metrics are concerning: eCO2 spike to 1585 ppm combined with elevated bVOC at 5.85 ppm suggests possible early fermentation, moisture issues, or disease VOC signature (Nosema or AFB are possibilities). The acoustic profile shows elevated energy in the 100–200 Hz baseline zone, which differs from your other hives.
⚠️ Issue: Low humidity (47%) risks larval desiccation if sustained below 50%⚠️ Issue: Elevated eCO2 (1585 ppm) + high bVOC (5.85 ppm) = potential ventilation blockage, fermentation, or disease onset⚠️ Issue: Acoustic energy concentrated in 100–200 Hz (baseline) rather than distributed across 260–350 Hz (queen presence); possible queen issue or population stress⚠️ Issue: IAQ at 127 is elevated; indicates air quality degradation▹ Action: URGENT: Conduct a physical inspection this week. Check for: (1) queen presence and egg laying, (2) visible mold, dysentery, or foul-smelling brood, (3) moisture/condensation in the hive, (4) entrance blockage or poor ventilation▹ Action: If no queen is found, mark the hive for requeening or re-evaluation▹ Action: Improve ventilation: ensure entrance is clear, consider additional upper entrance or mesh board for airflow▹ Action: Monitor humidity daily; if it remains <50%, address moisture management (may need moisture absorbent or ventilation adjustment) -
node_547 critical Score: 22/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is in serious trouble and requires immediate intervention. The in-hive temperature at 26.7°C is dangerously low—far below the healthy 34–36°C brood nest range—suggesting either a dead colony, a queenless population that has stopped brood rearing, or a hive that has absconded. Compare this to your outdoor temperature (17°C): a healthy hive should maintain 34°C regardless of outdoor conditions. The low gas metrics (eCO2 540 ppm, bVOC 0.54 ppm) and minimal acoustic/vibration activity confirm minimal bee activity.
⚠️ Issue: Temperature 26.7°C is 7–10°C below healthy brood range—colony is not regulating temperature properly⚠️ Issue: Low eCO2 (540 ppm vs. 800+ in other hives) = reduced metabolic activity and likely population collapse or absence⚠️ Issue: Acoustic profile shows minimal structured energy; no clear queen presence signal (260–350 Hz is weak)⚠️ Issue: Possible hive loss, absconding, or queenlessness with brood cessation▹ Action: CRITICAL: Conduct an immediate (within 24 hours) full physical inspection. Open the hive and verify: (1) bee population present or absent, (2) queen present/absent, (3) brood pattern, (4) pest damage (wasps, beetles, hive beetle tunnels), (5) disease signs (AFB, chalkbrood, nosema feces)▹ Action: If bees are present but queen is absent, consider emergency requeening or introducing a frame of eggs from a healthy hive▹ Action: If the hive is truly dead or abandoned, perform a full cleanup, disinfect frames, and quarantine equipment before reuse▹ Action: If the hive is weak but viable, combine it with a strong hive (like Hive #1) using the newspaper method to consolidate resources