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This depends mainly on 2 things – the species, and how successful the nest is. Short-lived nests such as Bombus pratorum can be over in just a month or so, whereas a Bombus terrestris could last from early spring to October. So first identify your bumblebee, and remember that, sadly, not all nests go through the whole lifecycle.
