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While a standard managed hive holds around 40,000–50,000 bees, the experts estimated this wild colony harboured between 60,000 and 90,000 workers—an absolute fortress of biodiversity thriving right under the family’s feet.
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BPCA experts urge Dorset residents to protect these vital pollinators and seek professional advice if a nest poses a problem. BPCA experts urge Dorset residents to protect these vital pollinators and seek professional advice if a nest poses a problem.
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