A nectar flow occurs when flowers in the surrounding environment are blooming abundantly and producing large amounts of nectar. During this period, bees take full advantage of the opportunity, foraging and bringing nectar back to the hive in steady streams.
Central Texas is no stranger to drought, and our bees feel it just as much as we do. When nectar and pollen sources dry up, colonies can quickly become stressed. Here's how to help your hives through a dry spell.