Hello All,
I live in southern Illinois and I have purchased two nucs from a beekeep a couple of hours away. I haven't picked them up yet as the guy I'm buying them from wants to have good pollen/nectar flow before he releases these nucs to ensure a strong start. I appreciate this consideration, but my question is what should I look for in my area to qualify for this.... I have apple and cherry trees blooming and the dandelions are blooming. I am seeing quite a bit of bee activity on these plants but I'm not sure what else I need to look for. We have had a lousy wet and cold spring here so this has delayed things. OK, my question as a newbee is: What are some good signs to let me know I am ready to receive these nucs?
Thanks in advance for any help with this issue. I'm very anxious to get started but I also want the bees to have a strong start. :scratch:
I live in southern Illinois and I have purchased two nucs from a beekeep a couple of hours away. I haven't picked them up yet as the guy I'm buying them from wants to have good pollen/nectar flow before he releases these nucs to ensure a strong start. I appreciate this consideration, but my question is what should I look for in my area to qualify for this.... I have apple and cherry trees blooming and the dandelions are blooming. I am seeing quite a bit of bee activity on these plants but I'm not sure what else I need to look for. We have had a lousy wet and cold spring here so this has delayed things. OK, my question as a newbee is: What are some good signs to let me know I am ready to receive these nucs?
Thanks in advance for any help with this issue. I'm very anxious to get started but I also want the bees to have a strong start. :scratch: