Longer, warmer fall seasons threaten honey bee colonies, increasing their risk of colony collapse.
New research suggests that longer, warmer fall seasons threaten honey bee colonies, as increased flying time shortens bees' lives and raises the likelihood of colony collapse in spring. The study, focusing on the Pacific Northwest, proposes indoor cold storage as a promising mitigation for hives across the U.S. Researchers found that even small warming in the near future can significantly impact honey bees.
March 25, 2024
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