In Erzincan, unusually high temperatures are putting bee colonies at risk

In Erzincan, unusually high temperatures are putting bee colonies at risk. Experienced beekeeper Cemal Gümüş, with 40 years in the field, outlined essential measures producers must take to prevent bee deaths and productivity losses. The ongoing heatwave, exceeding seasonal norms, poses a significant threat to the beekeeping sector, prompting local producers to call for urgent action.

Gümüş recalled severe colony losses during past heatwaves, noting that temperatures in the region often approach 40 degrees Celsius. He emphasized that the critical threshold for bees is 37 degrees, above which their survival is jeopardized. To protect bees and maintain hive balance, he recommended several strategies: