Bee Control Cambridge

 

Appearance

• Dark brown. Body covered with hairs.

Lifecycle

• Colony size — large (often greater than 30,000 individuals).
• Preferred nest sites — hollow trees, roof and wall cavities.
• Nest construction — wax combs which hang vertically. Nests are in constant use throughout the life of the colony.

Habits

• Swarming — swarms in Spring/early Summer.
• Overwintering — whole colony.
• Food preferences — honey and pollen.
• Reluctant to sting unless provoked.
• Population under threat from varroa mite.
• Species used by Bee Keepers commercially for honey and beeswax.

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