cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/40316105
this post was submitted on 17 Dec 2025
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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.