My region of the Norhtern Sierra Nevada, along with much of california, has wild fires. After a huge freak lightning storm ignited fires all over northern California, my town has been dealing with fires, evacuations, and lots of smoke. Luckily, the fire detoured around the field with my bee yard. But there is lots and lots of smoke. For the last two weeks we've had the worst air quality in the United States (nice to be # 1 in something!).
I'm curious more than anything. Does heavy smoke have an effect on bees? Are they stressed and is this a concern? Do they keep the smoke out of the hive? Will honey be smokey? I've noticed that when the wind shifts a bit and the air clears for a while, the bees are out flying as usual. Thanks.
I'm curious more than anything. Does heavy smoke have an effect on bees? Are they stressed and is this a concern? Do they keep the smoke out of the hive? Will honey be smokey? I've noticed that when the wind shifts a bit and the air clears for a while, the bees are out flying as usual. Thanks.