Glenn’s Honey Bees

26/06/2026

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17/06/2026

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Have you found a bumblebee nest recently? Here is a quick Q&A about what to do if you find one 🐝🏠

Q: I’ve found a bumblebee nest. What should I do?
A: You’re lucky! Bumblebee nests aren’t very common. Although some people can be worried, we generally recommend that nests are left alone.

Q: How long does a bumblebee nest last?
A: Not very long (just a few months). Often a nest is only spotted once it is well established and there is more visible bumblebee activity. The nest could be approaching its end, so it might finish sooner than you think.

Q: Do bumblebees sting?
A: If left alone, bumblebees are generally calm creatures that prefer to visit flowers and avoid people. Females will occasionally sting if they feel threatened. Male bumblebees don’t have a sting.

Q: The nest is in an awkward position. What can I do to avoid disturbing it?
A: Try using these temporary measures:
🪟 Cover window openings with netting. Bumblebees don’t mean to come indoors!
🗑️ Keep pets and children away from nest entrances with temporary fencing or barriers. An upturned wire basket (such as a hanging basket) might give the bumblebees the space they need to safely come and go.
🔇 Move play equipment or garden seating to another area of the garden. Avoid making too much noise or vibration (e.g. mowing the lawn) near the nest.

Q: Do bumblebee nests cause any structural damage?
A: No. Bumblebees don't dig holes and once vacated, the nest will dry up.

Q: What should you do if you accidentally disturb a nest?
A: Gently replace any material, like long grass, that was covering the nest. Alternatively, place something over the top of the nest to shelter it from the weather. Then leave the bumblebees to repair any damage.

Q: Can you move a bumblebee nest for me?
A: No. We can’t move bumblebee nests or recommend anyone who can. Moving a nest could damage the bumblebees and the structure they’re in. The easiest solution is to wait until the bumblebees have finished nesting.

Is your question not covered here? For more information on bumblebee nests and what to do if you find one, please visit our FAQs page:
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16/06/2026

09/06/2026

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If your spouse asks how much you have invested in beekeeping, remember the answer is:
Less than I would have spent on golf.

Do not under any circumstances say less than you spend on Amazon and Pinterest. That is NOT the correct answer.

I'm just here trying to keep Y'all safe

Y'all BEEKEEPING It Real

08/06/2026

And, it’s better for you…

01/06/2026

22/05/2026

🐝 Tiny wings, deadly stings — nature’s warriors in ultra detail.
From the fearless Honeybee to the terrifying Hornet, every stinger tells a survival story. ⚡🔥
Beauty, danger, and power — all hidden inside these incredible insects.

17/04/2026

With 5 yellow-legged Asian hornet sightings in England already this year here is what to look out for.
Please report any sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app

15/04/2026

Honey bee swarms - What to do?
Swarming is a natural process of honey bees.
Beekeepers may be able to help collect swarms.
Please check our website to correctly identify honey bees (beekeepers are not able to remove other species or bees in buildings).
https://www.bbka.org.uk/Pages/Category/swarm-removal
If honey bees contact local swarm collectors by using the website map.