Summer weather conditions influence winter survival of honey bees

(Penn State) Winter survival of honey bee colonies is strongly influenced by summer temperatures and precipitation in the prior year, according to Penn State researchers, who said their findings suggest that honey bees have a 'goldilocks' preferred range of summer conditions outside of which their probability of surviving the winter falls.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 1, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news