Pollinators In Winter: What Bees, Bugs And Butterflies Do During Winter

Do you ever wonder what happens to your favorite pollinators, like butterflies and bees, during winter? Once the temperature turns cold and the snow begins to fly, where do pollinating insects go? More importantly, what can gardeners do to help these beneficial insects survive in harsh climates? Pollinators and Winter Survival Chances are, you won’t see pollinators out and about on cold winter days. Where they go and how they survive the cold tends to be species-specific. As a whole, pollinating invertebrates have adapted several methods for surviving harsh winter weather.  When we think of pollinators, we often think of honeybees. To survive the winter, these hive-dwellers cuddle together and vibrate their bodies to create heat. Along with a sufficient supply of honey, it takes a special generation of bees during winter months to sustain the hive. These winter bees have plumper bodies and live longer than those inhabiting the […]

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