Bees and Water
California Storms Delay Pollination and Yield Sweeter Honey
This year went down as one of California’s wettest and longest winters. The storms in California devastated some areas but were also an answer to an enduring hope that the drought state would experience a rainy season. However, the back-to-back storms were more than many crops and residents could handle. The continual and prolonged stormy…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Record Rainfall Provides Reclaimed Water Sources for Bees
California has experienced a bonanza of rain, which provides relief from the hovering drought conditions typical to the state. What is the best use of all this water, and how can it be reclaimed and used to bring value to the state’s agriculture and ecosystems? California leads the way when it comes to water conservation…
Read MoreAre Bees More Active After Bad Weather?
I recently ran into a neighbor that told me they had been stung three times in the last couple of days by some bees on the property. We had just had some bad weather, which she attributed to the multiple stings. At first, I chuckled, thinking that could not be possible. However, the conversation piqued…
Read MoreThe Best Bee Plant for California’s Low Water Gardens
If you reside in California, you constantly deal with the reality of drought. At the end of summer, when things are at their driest, gardeners may find some relief in planting something that requires little water but can continue to help bees continue pollinating. Californians have mastered being good stewards of their water through conservation…
Read MoreKeep Your Pool Bee and Wasp Free This Summer
Everybody loves pool time! There is nothing quite like jumping into a refreshing pool and cooling down in the hot summer months. Kids, teens, and adults enjoy this summertime activity, but often the time spent removing bees and wasps from the pool can seem daunting. Pool fun can also be challenging if there are lots…
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