Dr. Esteban Basoalto from the Universidad Austral de Chile has warned that prolonged rainfall…

Dr. Esteban Basoalto from the Universidad Austral de Chile has warned that prolonged rainfall not only disrupts bee behavior but also threatens pollination and the quality of fruit production this season. He notes that the recent frontal system affecting the country is impacting hive stability and regional beekeeping activities. Intense rain and extended humidity in Valdivia pose logistical challenges for beekeepers and create biological barriers for bees, which require specific conditions for foraging—the essential process of collecting nectar and pollen that sustains the hive and honey production.