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Wild Honey Bees

Posted By: GUT_SHOT

Wild Honey Bees - 08/06/18 01:33 AM

I believe I've located a wild honey bee hive in my back yard. Problem is they have setup house close to ground level, and I'm always cutting and weed eating in the same spot. At first I thought they were yellow jackets, I had a better look today, and it looks to be honey bees.
Is there such a thing as moving them to a hive?
If there is any interest I'm in Mobile County.

Thanks
Posted By: 2Dogs

Re: Wild Honey Bees - 08/06/18 01:53 AM

Never seen wild bees in the ground, always a hollow tree. You should be able to smell the honey , BTW.
Posted By: GUT_SHOT

Re: Wild Honey Bees - 08/06/18 03:07 AM

They're not in the ground but have nested in a hollow area on the bottom side of an old cross tie resting on the ground. The cross tie was used to make a raised garden bed. They are landing on the ground right where the cross tie sits on the ground then flying up in the tie. Didn't smell honey but then my nose was full of dust from cutting grass all day.
Posted By: 2Dogs

Re: Wild Honey Bees - 08/06/18 10:17 AM

Got ya. Yes, they can be moved , might wanta contact a local bee keeper for help. Have a logger friend who gets them when he finds them in the woods.
Posted By: countryjwh

Re: Wild Honey Bees - 08/12/18 01:07 AM

Yes. Interested ! Where at in mobile. Sounds fairly easy if in a cross tie.
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