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Gardener works to feed future queen bumblebees
Original: We have many active bumblebee nests in both front & back yards. I want to ensure there's enough food for future queen bu
A gardener reports many active bumblebee nests in both their front and back yards and is working to make sure there is enough food for the next generation of queen bumblebees. The queens feed in early autumn to build up reserves before hibernating underground through the winter, and can be identified by their large size, roughly two to three times that of worker bees.
Why now: Seasonal interest in supporting pollinators as queen bumblebees prepare for winter hibernation.
Evidence
- We have many active bumblebee nests in both front & back yards. I want to ensure there's enough food for future queen bumblebees. They feed in early Autumn to prepare for Winter hibernation underground. They're easily identified by their large size - they're 2-3X the size of… · PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 15
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