Strasbourg: bees withstand heatwave but show signs of exhaustion
Honeybees in the Strasbourg Eurometropolis withstand the heatwave without mass deaths.
Published 6j1 source
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The fact
They struggle to feed as nectar becomes scarce under temperatures near 40°C.
Local beekeepers fear a widespread weakening of colonies.
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Why it matters
L’affaiblissement des colonies pourrait réduire la pollinisation des cultures locales et affecter les récoltes de miel dès cet automne.