Bee Wintering Preparations Have Started in Erzurum

Beekeepers in Erzurum have begun wintering their bees and making preparations ahead of the freezing cold. In Erzurum, where freezing temperatures are experienced during the winter season, beekeepers have started to winter their bees to achieve good yields in the next season and to prevent losses. In the city where honey production is widespread, beekeepers move their hives to high-altitude plateaus in the spring months to increase their production and obtain high-quality honey. Beekeepers who continue production until autumn narrow the distance between hives after the temperature drops below zero, protecting the hives with materials like sacks and tarpaulins to shield the bees from the cold.