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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finitebanjo@piefed.world · 2 pts · 279d
johsny@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 279d
Thanks for the reply, I guess…?
I was hoping the clever bee people might have some advice.
alzymologist@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 279d
You've got a free bee family. Claim it or give it to nearby beekeeper. There is a chance they lost it.
Congratulations.
johsny@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 278d
They will have to stay for now, I’ll look for somebody to come get them in the new year.
PotentialProblem@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 272d
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.
johsny@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 272d
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.