I installed my Package Bees Sunday May 11th. This batch came from our local club order. On a side note, we've been advised to report any problems before 10:00pm tonight because the majority of members had problems with queens being released in the package BEFORE they could remove the cork or candy. Some wanted to mark them. Mine showed up in the cage by herself. I've always had 2 or 3 nurse bees in there with her but my cork this time was half open. They may have ecscaped and my queen was too big? This was different and came with a piece candy to replace the cork. Anyway, I'll see if she is released tonight.
I'll treat for varroa mites this Friday. I just noticed this time, I just have a brood box and a top. All the other years, I don't know why, I install the queen and immediately add a super. I didn't this time. When do I add another super?
Thanks,
Art