Your apiary is showing mixed signals this May morning. Three hives (Iris, Hive #2, and Hive #1) are maintaining healthy brood temperatures in the 34–35°C range with stable humidity and good air quality, but Hive #3 is running cool at 31.1°C—a 3°C deficit that warrants close attention. Barometric pressure is stable, but outdoor conditions are crisp (13.7°C, 35.75% humidity), so monitor for any stressed hives struggling to regulate temperature.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 78/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive is performing well. Brood temperature sits right at 34.1°C, humidity is steady at 53%, and air quality metrics (IAQ 57, eCO2 939 ppm, bVOC 1.35 ppm) all fall within healthy ranges. The acoustic spectrum shows balanced energy across frequency bands with no signs of stress or abnormal behavior.
▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. No immediate action needed.▹ Action: Watch for any upward drift in bVOC (>5 ppm) over the next week, which could signal incoming nectar flow or early disease.▹ Action: Note the stable 34°C cluster—ideal for spring brood rearing in May. Keep tabs on swarming risk as outdoor temps warm further. -
node_44812 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 is in excellent condition. Brood temperature is stable at 34.1°C, humidity at 45.14% is acceptable, and air quality is clean (IAQ 105, eCO2 1192 ppm, bVOC 2.4 ppm). The acoustic profile is flat and balanced across all frequency bands, with no evidence of distress or abnormal bee behavior. Tilt at 3° confirms the hive stand is perfectly level.
▹ Action: Maintain current monitoring. This hive is tracking ideally for May spring build-up.▹ Action: Note that humidity is slightly on the dry side (45.14%); if it drifts below 40%, revisit ventilation.▹ Action: Continue watching for signs of increasing activity (rising sound/vibration) as outdoor temperatures warm—typical for late May swarm season preparation. -
node_34225 warning Score: 72/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is maintaining adequate brood temperature (34.8°C) but humidity has dropped to just 40.37%—below the optimal 50–70% range. This desiccation risk is compounded by elevated eCO2 (1291 ppm) and bVOC (3.0 ppm), suggesting either reduced ventilation or early nectar/pollen processing. The 420–500 Hz sound band shows slightly elevated energy compared to 24h average, worth monitoring for pre-swarm queen activity.
⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 40.37%—below optimal 50–70%, risking larval desiccation.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 elevated at 1291 ppm and bVOC at 3.0 ppm—may indicate reduced ventilation or incoming nectar.⚠️ Issue: Slightly elevated 420–500 Hz energy band (0.573 vs. 24h avg 0.498)—early pre-swarm queen piping signal, though not yet diagnostic.▹ Action: Perform a quick visual inspection this week to check brood health and confirm the queen is present and laying normally.▹ Action: If nectar is actively coming in, ensure the hive has adequate ventilation (entrance reducer cleared, top cover ventilation adequate).▹ Action: Monitor humidity daily over the next 3–5 days. If it drops further or eCO2 continues climbing, consider adding a moisture board or ensuring top ventilation is unobstructed.▹ Action: Watch the 420–500 Hz acoustic band closely in the next 48–72 hours. If energy continues rising, swarm departure may be imminent (3–5 days out). -
node_547 warning Score: 59/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 is the concern in your apiary. Brood temperature is significantly depressed at 31.09°C—nearly 3°C below the optimal 34–36°C range—indicating possible queenlessness, severe population loss, or a struggling colony. The eCO2 (979 ppm) and bVOC (1.48 ppm) are reasonable, but the low temperature combined with slightly elevated vibration (0.0159 g avg) and broadened vibration spectrum suggests the colony may be disorganized or undersized.
⚠️ Issue: Brood temperature at 31.09°C is 3°C below optimal 34–36°C—classic indicator of queenlessness, population collapse, or severe brood interruption.⚠️ Issue: Vibration spectrum is notably elevated across all bands (0.505–0.573 g) vs. other hives (~0.49 g), suggesting erratic colony activity or mechanical stress rather than organized thermoregulation.⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 44.62% is acceptable but, combined with low temperature, suggests the colony is not actively incubating brood.▹ Action: PRIORITY: Open this hive for a full visual inspection within 24–48 hours. Look for: (1) live queen and recent brood, (2) total colony population (estimate frame coverage), (3) disease symptoms (spotty brood pattern, scaling, discolored brood).▹ Action: If the queen is missing or dead, decide immediately: combine this colony with a strong hive (newspaper method) or provide a mated queen/frame of brood from another hive.▹ Action: If brood is absent but the queen is present, check for recent disease or starvation. Provide a frame of capped brood to kickstart laying.▹ Action: If population is severely reduced, combine the colony rather than attempt individual rescue—resources are better pooled.▹ Action: Re-check temperature daily for the next 3 days. If it continues to drop below 30°C or rises back to 34°C, you'll have a clearer diagnosis post-inspection.