Drought harming bee populations in California
1/27/2022 1:36:30 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
California
Sacramento County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Washington
Start Date: 1/26/2022
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Millions of beehives were on their way to California in time for pollination season when almond orchards bloom in February. Drought was one of several factors, including colony collapse disorder, climate change, habitat loss and stronger pesticides, that were costing beekeepers 40% of their hives.
Drought in California forced a Stanislaus County beekeeper to move his bees to Washington State for much of the year as wildflowers and plants were dried up in California.
Capital Public Radio (Sacramento, Calif.), Jan 26, 2022
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