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Monday, January 31, 2022

Bees are not supposed to fly until temp is above 50 degrees F

 My bees continually defy that rule. Yesterday when it was about 44, they were out flying and having a great time.


When the temperature is in the 50 - 60 range, the bees in the south can fly to gather lots of pollen available to them. As I watched the bees today (Jan 31) there was lots of pollen coming into the hives. 





2 comments:

  1. Esther3:21 PM

    "IhavetogoIhavetogoIhavetog-" is what they're really thinking! :p

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    1. Exactly - I am in awe of their ability to wait until a warm day to relieve themselves!

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