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Wild honeybee hive near Columbus, GA

Reported January 24, 2011 · Coordinates shown rounded for hive safety

Thirty feet off ground on tree limb out in the snow wind sleet and rainy weather. No protection. Residents/People thought it was a hornet nest. The outer (two) combs were white. Eight combs wider than deep hive frame and deeper. Most honey was goldenrod. Extremely smelly.

The colony was hived without a single sting. Very gentle. Rescued from being exterminated New Years Eve 2010. Colony w/queen doing great.

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