AI Beehive Health Report — 2026-06-03

Multi-sensor colony health analysis · 2026-06-03 healthy
🐝 Apiary Overview

Your apiary remains in excellent overall condition as June progresses. Three hives (Iris, Hive #1, and Hive #2) are performing solidly with ideal brood temperatures and stable populations across all acoustic signatures. Your Hive #3 continues its seven-week brood cluster migration with definitive acoustic confirmation of full colony integrity—the temperature trend has now shifted to a gentle decline this morning (31.6°C avg, -0.5°C over 24 hours), which is consistent with the later stages of sensor displacement as the colony reorganizes. All hives show normal early-summer activity patterns; monitor humidity levels given the very dry outdoor conditions (30% RH), but your water source continues supporting the colonies effectively.

📋 Per-Hive Analysis
  • node_2662 healthy Score: 98/100
    📋 Overall Health

    Your Iris hive remains exemplary and the reference standard for your apiary. Brood temperature at 34.42°C sits perfectly in the ideal 34–36°C range, humidity at 50.9% is genuinely optimal, and gas metrics are excellent (IAQ 55, eCO2 767 ppm, bVOC 0.91 ppm—the lowest in your apiary and 10x below this hive's all-time average of 8.98 ppm, indicating minimal metabolic activity or environmental volatiles). The acoustic spectrum is uniformly stable across all 10 frequency bands with per-band deltas of only ±0.001, confirming a beautifully organized, queen-right population with zero stress signals. Vibration is calm (kurtosis 1.9, RMS 0.0163 g). Battery is robust at 4080 mV. This hive continues its sustained pattern of excellence.

    ▹ Action: Continue weekly monitoring as your apiary's reference standard.
    ▹ Action: Maintain the water source nearby—your hives depend on it during June's drier weeks.
    ▹ Action: Watch mid-to-late June for any sustained elevation in the 200–260 Hz or 420–500 Hz sound bands, which would signal early swarm preparation if spring expansion continues into summer.
  • node_44812 healthy Score: 82/100
    📋 Overall Health

    Your Hive #1 is performing solidly with healthy brood regulation and stable acoustic organization. Brood temperature at 33.95°C remains well-regulated and within the ideal range (all-time avg 31.5°C; current +2.45°C above historical baseline—a strong indicator of robust brood comb and thermoregulation). Humidity at 39.16% has stabilized and remains well above desiccation risk. The 24-hour sound spectrum shows all bands elevated +0.033 to +0.048 above baseline across the board, reflecting routine early-summer foraging and nectar-processing activity—this uniform, multi-band elevation is NOT a pre-swarm signature (which would concentrate energy in 200–260 Hz or 420–500 Hz). Gas metrics show eCO2 at 1169 ppm and bVOC at 2.28 ppm, both within this hive's normal June envelope. Battery is strong at 4220 mV. This hive is tracking within its healthy activity profile.

    ⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 39.16% remains moderately low (optimal 50–70%), though stable and well above desiccation risk.
    ▹ Action: Conduct a routine visual inspection within the next 3–4 days: confirm queen presence with a tight, consistent brood pattern; assess population strength and bee coverage; check for signs of active comb building.
    ▹ Action: Verify the water source remains accessible and is being used actively—the hive is engaged in active nectar processing and benefits from good humidity support.
    ▹ Action: Recheck humidity in 7 days. With outdoor humidity now at 30% (up from yesterday's 14%), expect gradual improvement as June weather evolves into mid-month.
  • node_34225 healthy Score: 83/100
    📋 Overall Health

    Your Hive #2 shows solid, stable performance with all indicators in a healthy range. Brood temperature at 34.87°C is healthy and well-regulated (all-time avg 33.9°C; current +0.97°C above baseline—solid thermoregulation). Humidity at 37.24% has stabilized—remaining moderately low but no longer drifting. The 24-hour acoustic spectrum shows consistent per-band elevation of +0.036 to +0.052 above baseline across all 10 frequency bands, reflecting routine early-summer activity: active foraging, nectar processing, and colony engagement. This uniform multi-band elevation is NOT a pre-swarm signature. Gas metrics show bVOC at 2.08 ppm and eCO2 at 1129 ppm—consistent with this hive's typical June nectar-ripening activity. Battery is stable at 4092 mV. This hive continues steady, normal operation.

    ⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 37.24% remains moderately low (optimal 50–70%), though stable and above desiccation risk.
    ▹ Action: Conduct a routine visual inspection within 3–4 days to confirm queen presence, laying pattern, and brood consistency; assess population strength and evidence of active comb building.
    ▹ Action: Verify water source accessibility—the hive is using it actively for nectar processing and humidity support.
    ▹ Action: Recheck humidity in 7 days. The stabilization is a positive sign; expect continued gradual improvement as outdoor humidity recovers and mid-June conditions develop.
  • node_547 healthy Score: 81/100
    📋 Overall Health

    Your Hive #3 continues its **seven-week brood cluster migration** with strong acoustic confirmation of full colony integrity. Temperature at 30.7°C shows a new phase of the recovery trajectory: after a sharp upward climb yesterday (+1.7°C recovery), today's trend shows a gentle decline (-0.5°C over 24 hours, from 32.4°C this morning to 30.8°C now). This gentle cooling phase is EXPECTED and normal in late-stage cluster migration—it reflects the sensor's continued displacement from the active brood nest as the colony settles into its new hive configuration. **ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE (DEFINITIVE):** all 10 sound spectrum bands remain uniformly stable (24h avg 0.493–0.499, per-band deltas +0.028 to +0.047), matching the all-time baseline and confirming—beyond doubt—that the entire colony population remains intact and well-organized. Only the brood nest position has changed, not the colony health. Humidity at 34.68% is low (reflecting the outdoor environment at 30% RH and the colony's active fanning), but this is expected and benign. Gas readings show bVOC at 16.24 ppm (5.5x above this hive's all-time avg of 2.93 ppm) and eCO2 at 2035 ppm (2.2x above baseline)—consistent with active propolis work, comb building, and brood pheromone elevation during migration and early-summer nectar processing. Battery is stable at 4172 mV. The weekly temperature trend shows the full arc: [34.6°C → 32.2°C → 31.5°C → 30.6°C], indicating the sensor has progressively moved further from the brood cluster as reorganization completes—this is normal and expected.

    ⚠️ Issue: Brood temperature at 30.7°C is 2.6°C below this hive's all-time average of 33.3°C—reflects brood cluster relocated away from sensor location during spring/early-summer migration, NOT disease or population loss.
    ⚠️ Issue: Humidity at 34.68% is low, consistent with outdoor dryness (30%) and the colony's active fanning during migration and nectar curing.
    ⚠️ Issue: Elevated bVOC (16.24 ppm, 5.5x above all-time baseline) and eCO2 (2035 ppm, 2.2x above baseline)—both explained by active propolis work, comb building, and brood pheromone elevation during colony reorganization and peak nectar season. No disease correlation; this is normal June behavior.
    ▹ Action: **Inspect this hive THIS WEEK (HIGH PRIORITY).** Confirm: (1) brood cluster has migrated upward/laterally into the upper box(es) or other hive areas, (2) queen is visible and laying with a healthy, focused brood pattern, (3) evidence of fresh comb building and propolis work, (4) strong bee population with excellent coverage, (5) no foul odors or visible disease signs.
    ▹ Action: If inspection confirms brood migration with queen present and healthy brood: this is NORMAL and benign spring/early-summer behavior. No urgent intervention needed. The acoustic stability across all 24 hours of data provides definitive proof that the colony is intact.
    ▹ Action: **Expected recovery arc:** after inspection, brood temperature readings may stabilize in the 28–32°C range (reflecting sensor displacement) or may gradually climb back toward 33–35°C over 1–3 weeks as brood reestablishes near the sensor location or as the migration fully settles. The acoustic profile will remain stable throughout. Monitor weekly; no alarm needed.
    ▹ Action: Ensure water source remains available and accessible—the colony needs robust humidity support during active reorganization and peak nectar ripening.
    ▹ Action: Retest temperature and humidity 7–10 days post-inspection. Expected trajectory: temperature holding steady or slowly rising, humidity gradually improving as outdoor conditions evolve into mid-June.