>I experienced the same thing when I first started beekeeping, that odor is
>probably because the bees are bringing in goldenrod honey.  Sometimes a bad
>odor could mean something worse like AFB, but I doubt it in this case.  But,
>I would check with the beekeeper that sold you the Nuc.
>
>Rich:)
Nosema also has a bad smell and is treated Fumadil B and feed if its not to
late.stress causes this  and is best treated ahead of anticipated stress.
We use it for pre-wintering as a precaution.