Environmental News Network - Honey Bees at Risk for Colony Collapse from Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons
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Research finds honey bees may be at risk for colony collapse from longer, warmer fall seasons
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<p>The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy crop pollinators as the climate warms, new research indicates. Flying shortens the lives of bees, and worker honey bees will fly to find flowers whenever the weather is right, regardless of how much honey is already in the hive. Using climate and bee population models, researchers found that increasingly long autumns with good flying weather for bees raises the likelihood of colony collapse in the spring. The study focused on the Pacific Northwest but holds implications for hives across the U.S. The researchers also modeled a promising mitigation: putting colonies into indoor cold storage, so honey bees will cluster in their hive before too many workers wear out.</p>
Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons Threaten Honey Bee Colonies
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