Dr. Esteban Basoalto from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the Universidad…

Dr. Esteban Basoalto from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the Universidad Austral de Chile warned that prolonged winter conditions could negatively impact beekeeping. He noted that adverse weather affects not only human activities but also bee behavior, particularly their ability to forage for nectar and pollen.

In Valdivia, heavy rains and extended periods of bad weather have posed challenges for beekeepers and bees alike, especially during this notably rainy winter. Basoalto emphasized that such conditions limit foraging opportunities and require beekeepers to closely monitor their hives' conditions and reserves.