Family supports bees during challenging summer heat conditions.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - While many seek refuge from the recent triple-digit heat, bees remain unaffected by high temperatures. Marcia Gifford, who has been beekeeping for over 40 years in North Dakota, notes that bees can tolerate heat, but their main challenge arises when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, causing flowers to cease nectar production. “The flowers that they’re making honey off of will stop producing nectar around 90 degrees,” Gifford explained.