Try offering sugar water, moving them somewhere warmer (into direct sunlight, ideally), or even warming them up a bit gently with your breath. Since they're relatively large bees, they need more energy simply to get off the ground. Sometimes they'll appreciate a little help, especially if they're nearly out of energy. They often dig their own small burrows in which to hibernate (behavior you'll sometimes see if you're in the right place at the right time!) They're also searching for nice spots in the ground, in which they'll overwinter. In late fall, large young bumble bee queens are seeking the last good flowers, stocking up their energy and fat reserves in preparation for hibernation. or almost drowned Late fall bumble bee queens.
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