@honeyabovethedirt: Why Are My Bees Bearding? (No, They’re Not Growing Facial Hair) If you’ve ever seen a cluster of bees hanging out on the front of a hive in the summer, that’s called bearding, and it’s perfectly normal. What Is Bearding Bearding is when bees gather on the outside of the hive to reduce the heat and crowding inside. It often looks like a fuzzy beard of bees. They are not swarming or preparing to leave. They’re just trying to keep things cool. Why Do Bees Beard • It’s hot and humid • The hive is full of activity and heat • They’re trying to increase airflow Bearding tends to be a good sign that your colony is active and strong. Bearding is a natural behavior that shows how bees regulate their environment. When you see it, you’re witnessing just one more way bees take care of their home. #beekeeping #bees #bearding #savethebees #honeybees #abovethedirtgardenshop #honeyeducation #gardenshoplife #kentuckybeekeeping #pollinatorlove #knowyourbees

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