Quick observation and question:
As is the rest of the country, it's really hot here in California...109 in my backyard yesterday.
I noticed few bees on the move during the hottest part of the day, but a lot of movement once the sun began to set.
My thought/question is that as things warm up on a normal day, they begin to fly, as the heat generation isn't needed in the hive. But, on really hot days, they stay in the hive, flapping their wings to keep things cool. Is this true?
Thanks.
DG
As is the rest of the country, it's really hot here in California...109 in my backyard yesterday.
I noticed few bees on the move during the hottest part of the day, but a lot of movement once the sun began to set.
My thought/question is that as things warm up on a normal day, they begin to fly, as the heat generation isn't needed in the hive. But, on really hot days, they stay in the hive, flapping their wings to keep things cool. Is this true?
Thanks.
DG