New bees collected

[beewade]

Just been down the m5 to collect a new hive (bb only) full of bees off a friend. placed them in the garden a few metres away from my existing hive and removed all tape/foam sealing them up. They appear to be happily flying about exploring. Should I be on the look out for anything at this point and when should I first inspect the hive?

thanks everyone, Ben.

 

[Heather]

Hope you left them quietly for an hour before opening. I would look in 1 week. Just check eggs present and they have room to expand.
If they are on outer edges as well, and loads of brood, put a super on top. If super undrawn comb, leave for a few days before you put QE between boxes to encourage them up. If drawn comb, QE immediately.

 

[enrico]

Shove a varroa board in to give you some idea of mite level
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[beeno]

Hi beewade,
As above, but don't they come with some hive records? Only ever collected swarms. Good luck with the new arrivals.