- Beekeepers rejoice at good conditions for bees
Brandenburg's Bee Population is Recovering After Tough Years. The population has largely recovered, a spokesperson for the Brandenburg Beekeepers' Association said. While some colonies collapsed due to late spring frost, conditions, including food supply, have been good this year. In previous years, parasites and drought had caused problems for the bees.
Due to abundant rainfall, wildflowers are in bloom and bees can collect plenty of nectar. "Now they're collecting everything the meadow offers," the spokesperson said. Bees are finding good pollen and nectar supplies. Pollen is the actual food of bees, from which they make bee bread.
The nectar is processed into honey and stored in the hive. Bees use the sweet sap like jet fuel, taking on more honey for longer flights.
Pastures Attractive to Bees
Looking towards the honey harvest, beekeepers are optimistic. "We'll produce a good summer blossom honey and see how much we can harvest." Especially the pasture areas of livestock farmers are very attractive to bees this year.
There are around 3,300 beekeepers organized in the association, with each beekeeper caring for an average of ten colonies. Per colony, one can harvest between 20 and 30 kilograms of honey, according to the association.
The abundance of wildflowers due to the rainfall is providing bees with ample nectar for collection. With the meadow offering a variety of foods, the spokesperson noted that bees are finding excellent pollen and nectar supplies.
The pasture areas of livestock farmers have become particularly attractive to bees this year, potentially leading to a bountiful honey harvest for beekeepers.
