Hi all,
A UK commercial beekeeper in another forum I use jumped on a comment I made about my experience of losing bees due to the cold over the years.
He stated "bees never die of the cold" EVER".
This seems to be a big bold statement to make on any forum never mind one with many new and novice beekeepers who look to those with experience for guidance.
My understanding is below 55-40 Fahrenheit, bee muscular movement is majorly effected and slows or stops the ability to generate heat resulting in the likely hood of the bee(s) dying from hypothermia.
Happy to be wrong and learn. Interested to hear your thoughts.
A UK commercial beekeeper in another forum I use jumped on a comment I made about my experience of losing bees due to the cold over the years.
He stated "bees never die of the cold" EVER".
This seems to be a big bold statement to make on any forum never mind one with many new and novice beekeepers who look to those with experience for guidance.
My understanding is below 55-40 Fahrenheit, bee muscular movement is majorly effected and slows or stops the ability to generate heat resulting in the likely hood of the bee(s) dying from hypothermia.
Happy to be wrong and learn. Interested to hear your thoughts.