High temperatures and water shortages are altering bee behavior in the Soconusco region,…

High temperatures and water shortages are altering bee behavior in the Soconusco region, raising concerns among beekeepers about potential impacts on honey production due to climate change. Elvis Estefano Mota Rangel, a beekeeper focused on sustainable practices, noted that his monitored apiaries are exhibiting more defensive behavior, especially during inspections. “They become more aggressive. Upon entering the apiary, they show increased activity and may attack; this is unusual for us, as we haven't observed it in previous years,” he stated.