Your apiary remains stable today with a notable shift: all four hives now show brood temperatures in the healthy 34–35°C range, a welcome recovery for Hive #3 from its recent decline. The persistent acoustic suppression across all hives continues to suggest microphone fouling rather than genuine activity loss — all sound spectra remain flat and unchanged from yesterday. However, Hive #3 now displays elevated gas metrics (eCO2 1893 ppm, bVOC 11.78 ppm, the highest in your apiary today) that warrant clarification on your next visit, though the temperature recovery is encouraging.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 93/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive continues performing excellently. Brood temperature at 34.31°C is perfectly optimal and matches this hive's 57-day historical average of 34.2°C. Humidity at 47.94% is stable and healthy. Gas metrics remain exemplary: eCO2 at 731 ppm (well below baseline of 788 ppm) and bVOC at 0.84 ppm (notably LOW, indicating minimal volatile production and stable conditions). Battery is strong at 4068 mV. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed across all bands but is consistent and unchanged—this is almost certainly a microphone fouling artifact, not a health concern.
⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum suppressed 5–16 dB below historical baseline across all 10 frequency bands (350–420 Hz band most affected at −15.1 dB). Pattern stable and unchanged from yesterday.⚠️ Issue: bVOC notably LOW at 0.84 ppm vs. historical average of 6.04 ppm—indicates minimal metabolic activity or volatiles, which is benign for a stable, well-organized colony in June.▹ Action: On your next apiary visit (within 7–10 days), visually inspect the sensor microphone for propolis, wax debris, or dust accumulation.▹ Action: Listen to the hive with your ear—if it sounds normally active and buzzing, the acoustic suppression is almost certainly microphone fouling.▹ Action: If fouling is confirmed, gentle propolis removal with a wooden stick (never metal tools) should restore acoustic sensitivity.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. All core health indicators are excellent. -
node_44812 warning Score: 68/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 shows stable brood temperature at 34.06°C (24h range 32.5–34.2°C, avg 33.4°C), which is comfortably within this hive's historical norm of 31.7°C—actually running about 2.3°C warmer than average, indicating active brood rearing. However, gas metrics continue to be notably elevated: eCO2 at 1670 ppm (32% above this hive's baseline of 1267 ppm) and bVOC at 7.09 ppm (21% above baseline of 5.88 ppm). These elevations are consistent with active comb work and nectar ripening, but the persistent elevation over multiple days warrants a physical inspection to rule out ventilation issues. The acoustic spectrum remains severely suppressed (all bands 5–31 dB below baseline), matching yesterday's pattern—microphone fouling is the most likely explanation.
⚠️ Issue: Acoustic spectrum catastrophically suppressed: all 10 frequency bands 5–31 dB below historical baseline. The 100–150 Hz band at −30.0 dB represents ~1,000× energy reduction vs. historical norm. This is consistent with yesterday and suggests microphone fouling rather than genuine activity loss.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 elevated at 1670 ppm (32% above baseline). This is the HIGHEST eCO2 reading for this hive in the past 24h cycle and warrants attention if it continues to climb.⚠️ Issue: bVOC elevated at 7.09 ppm (21% above baseline)—consistent with active foraging, nectar processing, or comb work, but worth monitoring if these values persist or spike further.▹ Action: Conduct a physical inspection within 3–5 days THIS WEEK to clarify the gas readings and acoustic pattern.▹ Action: Listen to the hive with your ear—compare activity intensity to your other hives. If it sounds normally active, the sensor is fouled.▹ Action: Visually assess bee population by frame coverage. Look for solid brood pattern and queen presence (eggs and larvae).▹ Action: Inspect the microphone for propolis or debris and perform gentle cleaning if needed.▹ Action: Monitor eCO2 and bVOC over the next 2–3 days: if they decline back toward baseline, the elevation was temporary (weather, foraging activity). If they remain elevated for >5 days AND brood temp begins to drop 1–2°C, escalate to a closer inspection for possible ventilation blockage.▹ Action: Ensure the entrance is clear and unobstructed to allow normal airflow. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 86/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is performing well. Brood temperature at 35.17°C is in the optimal range and consistent with this hive's 84-day historical average of 34.0°C—running about 1.2°C warmer than average, which is normal for active June colonies. Humidity at 39.57% matches this hive's baseline of 40.0%. Gas metrics show notable elevation today: eCO2 at 1261 ppm (27% above baseline of 989 ppm) and bVOC at 2.81 ppm (45% above baseline of 1.94 ppm)—the highest bVOC reading for this hive in the available dataset. These elevations suggest active nectar curing or brood expansion, which is expected in late June. Battery is healthy at 4018 mV. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed but stable—consistent with a sensor fouling pattern rather than activity loss.
⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum suppressed 9–16 dB below historical baseline across most bands. The 350–420 Hz band shows the largest deviation at −16.4 dB. Pattern is stable and unchanged from yesterday.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 at 1261 ppm is elevated 27% above this hive's baseline. This is expected during nectar flow and active brood rearing, but worth monitoring if it continues to climb above 1500 ppm.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 2.81 ppm is the HIGHEST recorded for this hive across its 84-day history and 45% above baseline—consistent with active nectar processing, comb building, or increased foraging activity, but notable for trend tracking.⚠️ Issue: Outdoor humidity at 11.69% is very low—your bees may be focused on water management and foraging for moisture, which can temporarily elevate gas readings and activity.▹ Action: On your next visit (within 7–10 days), inspect the microphone for fouling and listen to the hive with your ear to assess whether acoustic suppression is a sensor artifact.▹ Action: Ensure your water source is accessible and clean—with outdoor humidity at 11.69%, your bees will prioritize water foraging.▹ Action: Monitor eCO2 and bVOC over the next 2–3 days. A gradual decline back to baseline would confirm temporary elevation from weather or foraging activity.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. Temperature and structural indicators are excellent. -
node_547 warning Score: 72/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 shows significant RECOVERY today, which is very encouraging. Brood temperature has climbed to 34.02°C (from yesterday's low of 30.2°C early morning)—a +3.8°C recovery over 24 hours and now back to near this hive's historical average of 33.0°C. This strong upward trajectory suggests the colony has successfully re-stabilized, likely through brood cluster reorganization or resumed thermoregulation. However, gas metrics are NOW AT THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS in your entire apiary: eCO2 at 1893 ppm (85% above this hive's baseline of 1024 ppm) and bVOC at 11.78 ppm (167% above baseline of 4.42 ppm). While these elevations can reflect active nectar ripening or fanning during colony reorganization, they warrant a physical inspection to clarify the underlying cause and confirm the colony is thriving. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed but stable, consistent with a microphone fouling pattern.
⚠️ Issue: Temperature trajectory shows dramatic early-morning LOW at 30.2°C, then sustained recovery to 34.02°C now—a +3.8°C climb over 24 hours. This is consistent with brood cluster migration (sensor moved away from active area, now back in range) or successful thermoregulation recovery after a transient stress event.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 CRITICALLY ELEVATED at 1893 ppm—the HIGHEST reading in your apiary today and 85% above this hive's baseline. This represents the single most elevated reading for this hive across its 77-day history.⚠️ Issue: bVOC CRITICALLY ELEVATED at 11.78 ppm—167% above baseline and the highest in your entire apiary today. This is the single most elevated bVOC for this hive on record.⚠️ Issue: Weekly temperature trend shows a 9-day decline from 34.8°C down to 29.5°C, but today's +1.8°C hourly recovery suggests reversal of that trend—a very positive sign.⚠️ Issue: Acoustic spectrum remains severely suppressed (all bands 5–30 dB below baseline), consistent with yesterday's pattern and suggesting microphone fouling rather than genuine activity loss.▹ Action: Conduct a physical inspection WITHIN 3–5 DAYS THIS WEEK to clarify the gas spike and confirm colony status.▹ Action: Listen to the hive with your ear and compare activity to your other hives. Note whether the buzz intensity is normal, elevated (active fanning), or subdued.▹ Action: Open the hive and assess: (1) bee population by frame coverage, (2) queen presence via eggs and larvae, (3) brood pattern—is it solid and continuous or spotty, (4) signs of fermentation (very unlikely in June), (5) microphone fouling.▹ Action: If bees are present, population is strong, brood pattern is solid, and queen is laying well—the gas spike was BENIGN and reflects active colony work (comb building, fanning, nectar curing). Elevated readings often accompany healthy, vigorous colonies during peak nectar flow. In this case, no intervention needed beyond routine monitoring.▹ Action: If population appears reduced, queen is absent, or brood pattern is compromised—this is more serious. Check for capped queen cells (emerging virgin?), signs of recent swarming, or other distress indicators. Plan a follow-up inspection 5–7 days later to confirm queen emergence or presence.▹ Action: If the hive sounds quiet to your ear AND population is visibly low AND no queen signs—assess colony viability. Feeding and monitoring may be warranted.▹ Action: Monitor temperature over the next 3–5 days. If it remains stable at 33–34°C or continues gradual recovery, this indicates successful stabilization and the colony is rebounding well. If it drops again, escalate concern level.▹ Action: Ensure the entrance is clear and unobstructed to allow free airflow. With elevated CO2 and VOC, good ventilation is important.▹ Action: Note: The dramatic temperature recovery today is a very positive sign. Combined with stable structural indicators (tilt, vibration, battery all normal), this suggests the colony experienced a transient stress (possibly early-morning cluster shift or weather event) and has successfully recovered. Physical inspection will provide ground truth, but the trend is encouraging.