Impact of dry spring conditions on bees in B.C.

Drought conditions pose a threat to bees in British Columbia by affecting the availability and quality of pollen and nectar. This spring, much of B.C. experienced drier weather, which researchers and honey producers warn could harm pollinators. Elaine Sedgman, a bee enthusiast and gardener in Kamloops, has already observed fewer native bees around her flowers. She volunteers with the Native Bee Society of B.C., documenting sightings of native bee species for research purposes.