A loud buzzing can be heard and the cause can be seen high up in the tree: a swarm of bees that has gathered and is now looking for a new home. Within a short time a new bee nest is built
What characteristics does a bee nest have in its early stages?
In the initial stage, this is only about 5 to10 cmlarge bee nest made up offew honeycombs, which in turn are made up of hexagonal cells. The bee colony issmall and is constantly busy expanding the bee nest and raising offspring.
How do I recognize a bee nest in the early stages?
Bee nests are difficult to find in the early stages, but they are easy to spot when thebees can be seen crawling on them. The nest is still verysmalland coloredbrowntogolden brown due to the wax. In general, a bee's nest, in contrast to a wasp's nest, always has no nest cover. The honeycombs are completely free - with the exception of a beehive from the beekeeper. You can also recognize a soon-to-be-forming bee nest from a swarm of bees.
How long does it take for a bee nest to form?
It takesseveral weeks for a bee nest to form. The structure is very complex and the effectiveness only increases as the number of bees increases. Initially, the queen bee hatches first; the eggs she lays take about three weeks until the worker bees hatch.
When does a bee nest usually form?
New bee nests usually emerge inspring to early summer. Then the supply of nectar is large, the bees are strengthened and have enough energy to build a new bee nest.
Can a bee nest be removed in the early stages?
Whether in the early stages or later – bee nests may notbe removed without permission. The reason is that bees are protected species. If you want to remove the newly created bee nest because it is in an inconvenient place such as in the house wall or in the roller shutter box, contact a beekeeper who can relocate the bees if necessary.
Tip
A honeycomb becomes a whole bee nest
Theoretically, you can create a new bee nest yourself. A whole bee colony is formed from just a single honeycomb within a few months.