Spring bee die-offs in British Columbia attributed to prolonged cool weather by provincial apiculturist Paul van Westendorp.
Bee die-offs in British Columbia this spring are attributed to prolonged cool weather, according to provincial apiculturist Paul van Westendorp. Bees depend on the availability and quality of plants, and when the first round of pollen in flowering plants ends, die-offs occur as bees await the next round of pollen-rich plants. Concerns regarding aerial spraying for spongy moths are unfounded, and Van Westendorp stated that spring bee die-offs are common and weather-related.
June 05, 2024
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