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Bee numbers in Türkiye may drop due to unseasonably high temps

Bee numbers in Türkiye may drop due to unseasonably high temps

Temperatures lingering above seasonal norms could result in a decline in bee populations, because it creates an surroundings for viruses and micro organism and pushes bees to put eggs earlier, in response to an knowledgeable working at a analysis middle in Türkiye’s northwestern Düzce.

“If air temperatures follow their current course, it would create an environment for viruses and bacteria that will harm bees, and we may experience rapid losses,” mentioned Dr. Meral Kekeçoğlu, head of the Beekeeping Research, Development and Application Center (DAGEM), at Düzce University.

“We are currently experiencing air temperatures reaching 15 to 16 degrees Celsius (59 to 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit). It is scientifically proven that when temperatures reach this level, bees attempt to leave the hive and collect pollen,” the physician mentioned whereas talking to Anadolu Agency (AA).

Noting that there needs to be heavy snowfall within the area this season Kekeçoğlu went on to say they noticed that bees convey pollen pellets which broods are fed with, including, “the bees begin to lay eggs with the illusion of ‘spring’s arrival.’”

“This is what we biologically do not want at all,” she careworn.

Touching on the makeshift precautions taken by beekeepers, Kekeçoğlu mentioned: “According to what we hear, some beekeepers put the colonies in cold storage.”

“It is not possible for those who are doing large-scale beekeeping to find very large warehouses,” she mentioned.

Noting that each scientists and beekeepers have nice issues about local weather change, she mentioned “these climatic and undesirable temperatures can also expose bees to various diseases. Bacteria and viruses can survive in certain temperature conditions.”

Highlighting the truth that international warming is a worldwide challenge, she mentioned it’s tough to seek out options to the issues stemming from it. Kekeçoğlu additionally mentioned the proposed options put ahead all around the world to battle local weather change and international warming are usually not short-term and that every one individuals needs to be extra delicate about this topic.

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