Inspection Results
26 Aug 2026
Hive #901 · 20 frame sides captured
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Colony Strength
Weak
It is critical to locate the queen or verify her presence by looking for eggs. The colony urgently needs supplemental feeding (syrup and pollen substitute) to prevent starvation and support potential brood rearing. Requeening may be necessary if no eggs are found.
Queen Status
Queen not sighted
Brood Pattern
Very little brood present, suggesting a poor pattern
Honey Stores
Critically low, requiring immediate attention
Varroa Risk
Unknown, no varroa specific data provided
AI Observations
A full inspection of all 10 frames revealed a weak colony with a low bee count (820 bees). The queen was not sighted, and there is very little brood present, with an average coverage of only 5% (1.5 brood frames). Honey stores are critically low at 5%.
Frame Analysis — 10 frames
Frame 1
Side A
Side B
Frame 2
Side A
Side B
Frame 3
Side A
Side B
Frame 4
Side A
Side B
Frame 5
Side A
Side B
Frame 6
Side A
Side B
Frame 7
Side A
Side B
Frame 8
Side A
Side B
Frame 9
Side A
Side B
Side A
This side of the frame is densely populated with bees, featuring a significant band of capped honey at the top and a substantial area of capped brood in the lower right.
Side B
The frame displays a healthy bee population, with visible patches of brood and some stored honey or pollen in the cells, although less extensive than the previous side.
This frame exhibits a healthy bee population actively working on both sides, with one side showing a significant band of capped honey and considerable capped brood, while the other side presents a good mix of developing brood and lesser honey stores. The frame appears to be a productive part of the hive, contributing to both food storage and new bee rearing.
Frame 10
Side A
Side B
Side A
This side of the frame is bustling with bees, showing several areas of capped brood in the center and upper regions, alongside cells filled with what appears to be nectar or pollen.
Side B
The frame is well-covered with bees and shows scattered patches of capped brood, along with some capped honey and open cells containing resources.
Both sides of this frame are heavily populated with bees, indicating active hive engagement, with visible brood development concentrated in the central regions and significant nectar/pollen stores towards the top. This frame effectively balances new life production with essential resource accumulation for the colony.