I will soon be picking up my first nuc at Beeweaver. Should I conduct an inspection of the nuc they give me? As a new beekeeper I do not want to feel silly showing up with a suit and smoker, but if that is the norm, ok. I am not yet confident enough to handle bees without a suit.
What should I be looking for in an inspection? Queen, eggs, open and closed brood and honey, all required? Will SHB or mites be apparent if present? If I do not like the nuc is it ok to request a different one?
What should I be looking for in an inspection? Queen, eggs, open and closed brood and honey, all required? Will SHB or mites be apparent if present? If I do not like the nuc is it ok to request a different one?