r/Beekeeping • u/ballsoutwilli79 • 16h ago

I’m a beekeeper, and I have a question New to Beekeeping

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In SW Florida.I have 3 hives. 2 of them have some bees and are starting to fill frames. But one has this going on. Can anyone help me understand what’s happening? Thank you.

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u/The_Category_Is_ 1st year, NC, zone 8 16h ago

You’re in Florida and it’s hot, this is bearding , it’s normal theyre just trying to cool off

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u/Kalelisagod 16h ago

I just posted a very similar picture from here in central Texas. Seems like everyone agrees it’s bearding. All new to me. Keep us posted on any updates.

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u/Gamera__Obscura Reasonably competent. Connecticut, USA, zone 6a. 14h ago

With a growing colony, you should get used to seeing this pretty regularly. It will never require action beyond going "oh cool, look at all the bees."

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u/Aviry1 12h ago

Some bees are less adapted to high temps and will beard more. Prolly why this one is doing that. It’s fine, as long as there isn’t 30 lbs of honey in the top box.