Why Warm Winters Like We’re Having Are A Problem For Honey Bees

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February 10th, 2020

When it’s cold, honey bees cluster together in their hives feeding on the honey they saved to eat through the winter, vibrating to generate warmth. But consistently warmer winters have been causing complications for bees and their keepers.

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Last month was one of the country’s warmest Januaries on record. Last December was one of the country’s warmest Decembers on record.

This is part of a trend; winters are getting warmer. Atlanta’s average winter temperature gained more than four degrees between 1970 and 2018, according to an analysis by Climate Central.

And that is a major headache for beekeepers.

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