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There is still incredible interest in beekeeping around the state,but conditions have not been ideal for honey production the last two seasons. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie
Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension entomologist and Beekeeping 101instructor, Bexar County, said major wildflower bloom periods in parts of the state were stunted by the lack of soil moisture and forage for bees, coupled with the early arrival of extreme heat.
Studies have shown bee foraging activity reduces when temperatures hit 100 degrees, Keck said. The low volume of available nectar-producing…
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