Unsure where you are but if it’s winter there’s a good chance these girls aren’t going to make it.
If it’s summer, then they’ll probably have a good nest. This is going to be filled with comb, honey, and larva before they’re done with it. (It can happen really fast). Since it doesn’t look like a large spot, I’d expect them to throw off another swarm before the season is out.
The downside is that bees have a tough time without treatment for mites… which means this colony might make it through this year but will likely start having some issues after that.
Interesting, thank you! I have arranged for a pro to come and get them in a few weeks, they’ll be ok. It is summer here, they seem to be happily making honey.
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Thanks for the reply, I guess…?
I was hoping the clever bee people might have some advice.
You've got a free bee family. Claim it or give it to nearby beekeeper. There is a chance they lost it.
Congratulations.
They will have to stay for now, I’ll look for somebody to come get them in the new year.
This is pretty cool!
Unsure where you are but if it’s winter there’s a good chance these girls aren’t going to make it.
If it’s summer, then they’ll probably have a good nest. This is going to be filled with comb, honey, and larva before they’re done with it. (It can happen really fast). Since it doesn’t look like a large spot, I’d expect them to throw off another swarm before the season is out.
The downside is that bees have a tough time without treatment for mites… which means this colony might make it through this year but will likely start having some issues after that.
Interesting, thank you! I have arranged for a pro to come and get them in a few weeks, they’ll be ok. It is summer here, they seem to be happily making honey.