Our Netstreambee colonies had a tough summer. The prolonged cold in spring and the wet summer meant there was too little pollen for the bees in many places. This made supplemental feeding with alternative products all the more important for many beekeepers this year.
This year, we at Netstream have sponsored a total of three bee colonies. Unfortunately, our bees, and many bees nationwide, did not have a good summer. Many beekeepers are facing empty honey jars this year and are anxiously wondering how many of their bees will survive the winter.
The cold spells at the beginning of the year hampered the development of bee colonies, while at the same time there was an increased need for food due to the existing brood activity, meaning that some colonies had to be supplemented with fondant. Summer was also not very kind. In particular, the persistent wet weather caused a pollen shortage in many areas.
Now the task is to get the bees safely through the winter!
How can I help?
Unfortunately, we have no control over the weather. However, we can allagto biodiversity.
Anyone with a garden has many options for making it bee-friendly. For example, a wildflower meadow instead of a lawn, native shrubs, and flowerbeds with native flower mixes that provide bees with pollen and nectar throughout the year. Not only bees benefit from this, but also butterflies, beetles, and many other insects. Bee-friendly plants can also be placed on balconies and windowsills.
