Your apiary is performing well this morning with all four hives maintaining stable, healthy brood temperatures in the 33–35°C range. The persistent acoustic suppression across all hives continues to reflect microphone fouling rather than genuine activity loss — a common issue in propolis-rich environments that deserves attention on your next visit. Gas metrics remain moderately elevated across the board, consistent with late-June peak foraging and nectar ripening activity in your region.
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node_2662 healthy Score: 94/100📋 Overall Health
Your Iris hive continues to excel. Brood temperature at 33.53°C sits comfortably within the optimal 34–36°C range (today's hourly trend shows stable 33.5–34.6°C). This is perfectly aligned with your hive's 58-day historical average of 34.2°C. Humidity at 46.77% is healthy and stable. Gas metrics remain exemplary: eCO2 at 756 ppm (well below this hive's baseline of 788 ppm) and bVOC at 0.89 ppm (notably low, indicating minimal volatile production and a stable, well-organized colony). Battery is strong at 4066 mV. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed across all bands, consistent with microphone fouling rather than genuine activity loss.
⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum suppressed 10–15 dB below historical baseline across all frequency bands (100–150Hz at −15.5 dB, 350–420Hz at −14.8 dB). Pattern is stable and unchanged from yesterday — microphone fouling confirmed.⚠️ Issue: bVOC notably LOW at 0.89 ppm vs. historical average of 5.96 ppm — indicates minimal metabolic activity or volatiles, which is benign for a stable, well-organized colony.▹ Action: On your next apiary visit (within 7–10 days), visually inspect the sensor microphone for propolis accumulation, wax debris, or dust. Listen to the hive with your ear — if it sounds normally active and buzzing, acoustic suppression is almost certainly microphone fouling.▹ Action: If fouling is confirmed, gently remove debris using a wooden stick or soft brush (never metal tools). This should restore acoustic sensitivity.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. All core health indicators are excellent and stable. -
node_44812 healthy Score: 82/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #1 shows stable, healthy brood temperature at 33.5°C (24h range 33.5–34.1°C, avg 33.8°C), which is running 2.1°C warmer than this hive's historical average of 31.7°C — a sign of active brood rearing and good thermoregulation. Humidity at 36.47% is comfortably within normal range (historical avg 46.1%). Gas metrics show moderate elevation: eCO2 at 1512 ppm (19% above this hive's baseline of 1267 ppm) and bVOC at 4.96 ppm (nearly identical to baseline of 5.88 ppm). These readings are consistent with active foraging and nectar processing during late June. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed, matching the microphone fouling pattern seen in your other hives.
⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum catastrophically suppressed across all 10 frequency bands, with the 100–150Hz band at −30.2 dB (representing ~31 dB deviation below historical baseline). This is consistent with microphone fouling rather than genuine population loss.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 elevated at 1512 ppm (19% above baseline) — consistent with active foraging and nectar ripening. This is within expected range for peak June activity and not concerning in isolation.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 4.96 ppm is stable and near this hive's historical baseline of 5.88 ppm — no concern here.▹ Action: On your next visit (within 7–10 days), listen to the hive with your ear to compare activity intensity against your other hives. If it sounds normally active, the acoustic suppression is a sensor artifact.▹ Action: Inspect the microphone for propolis or debris and perform gentle cleaning if needed.▹ Action: Visually assess bee population by frame coverage and confirm solid brood pattern and queen presence (look for eggs and larvae).▹ Action: Ensure the entrance is clear and unobstructed to maintain normal airflow. With eCO2 and bVOC in a normal range, ventilation appears adequate. -
node_34225 healthy Score: 85/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #2 is performing well. Brood temperature at 34.96°C is in the optimal range and sitting 0.96°C above this hive's 85-day historical average of 34.0°C — normal for an active, thriving June colony. Humidity at 39.47% is stable and healthy (historical avg 40.0%). Gas metrics show moderate elevation: eCO2 at 1155 ppm (17% above baseline of 989 ppm) and bVOC at 2.2 ppm (14% above baseline of 1.94 ppm). These readings are consistent with active nectar curing and foraging activity. Battery is healthy at 4076 mV with a recent +58 mV charge. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed but stable — consistent with microphone fouling seen across your apiary.
⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum suppressed 12–17 dB below historical baseline across most frequency bands (350–420Hz at −16.9 dB). Pattern is stable and unchanged from yesterday — microphone fouling confirmed.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 at 1155 ppm is elevated 17% above baseline — consistent with nectar flow and normal foraging activity.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 2.2 ppm shows a small 14% elevation above baseline — benign and typical of late-June 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: Confirm that your water source is accessible and clean — with outdoor humidity at 27.63% (dry conditions), your bees may be focused on water foraging and this can temporarily elevate gas readings.▹ Action: Continue routine monitoring. Temperature and structural indicators are excellent. -
node_547 healthy Score: 80/100📋 Overall Health
Your Hive #3 shows a stable, healthy brood temperature at 33.08°C (24h range 32.6–34.0°C, avg 33.3°C), which sits at this hive's historical average of 33.0°C — reassuring stability. This represents a full recovery from the dramatic low of 29.5°C seen at the end of last week, confirming that the colony has successfully stabilized. Humidity at 39.79% is normal and stable. Gas metrics today are moderate: eCO2 at 1499 ppm (46% above this hive's baseline of 1024 ppm) and bVOC at 4.82 ppm (9% above baseline of 4.42 ppm). These readings are moderately elevated but consistent with active fanning, nectar ripening, and colony reorganization during recovery. The acoustic spectrum remains suppressed, matching the pattern seen in all four hives.
⚠️ Issue: Weekly temperature trend shows recovery: the colony dropped from 34.8°C to a low of 29.5°C over 9 days (via brood cluster migration or transient stress), but has now recovered to 33.3°C — a very positive trajectory.⚠️ Issue: eCO2 at 1499 ppm is elevated 46% above baseline — consistent with active fanning and nectar curing during recovery phase. Not concerning in context of rising temperature and stable population.⚠️ Issue: bVOC at 4.82 ppm is only 9% above baseline — mild elevation, benign in context of overall recovery pattern.⚠️ Issue: Sound spectrum suppressed across all bands (matching your other hives' microphone fouling pattern).▹ Action: Conduct a physical inspection within the next 7–10 days to confirm colony status and clarify the ongoing elevated gas readings.▹ Action: Listen to the hive with your ear and compare activity intensity 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) microphone fouling.▹ Action: If bees are present, population is strong, brood pattern is solid, and queen is laying well — the gas elevation is benign and reflects active colony work (comb building, fanning, nectar curing). Elevated readings often accompany healthy, vigorous colonies during peak nectar flow.▹ 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. If it drops again, escalate concern level and inspect immediately.▹ Action: Ensure the entrance is clear and unobstructed. With elevated CO2 and moderate VOC, good ventilation is important for continued recovery.