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Bumblebee nest under shed

Hi, has anyone ever had one in their garden? I like that they have made a home here but unfortunately the entrance is close to the walkway where I see clients. They may not mind but I wonder if there is an expert amongst you who can at least move the entrance until they are ready to move on. Any ideas?

Ros Guthrie ● 4503d3 Comments

Contact your Ealing and district beekeeper association, you need to do a google search.I might be wrong but I don't think bumle bees do nests. My understanding is that they burrow in the ground.

Kim Rugg ● 4502d

I just saw a post on Facebook about a friend who called out emergency beekeepers. She said they arrived quicker than police on a 999 call. Dunno about contact details tho. Do you want me to ask?

Sara Nathan ● 4501d

Thanks Kim, I will contact them for advice. I have since read up on how to move the entrance without disturbing the colony... feeling hopeful

Ros Guthrie ● 4501d