In summer, due to the constant transfer of hives and the high temperatures, beekeepers’ work is really demanding. Their most important task is to make sure that there is always a constant and steady flow of clean and fresh water near the apiary. This is because bees “work” to ensure a stable temperature inside their hive. By moving their wings, they are like a living “A/C system” and thanks to the water provided by their beekeeper, they create optimal conditions for the beehive.

There are also some activities to be done per month. In particular:

June: beekeepers must be updated on the flowering of each area, and calculate the time that bees spend therein. When near firs, this period must not exceed 20-25 days.

July: in southern areas, with heatwaves and drought, beehives should not be directly exposed to the sun. For providing extra shading, beekeepers place grasses on the outer caps of the beehives.

August: Temperatures in August are very high. In pine-clad areas in particular, a water source, near or even inside the hive, is a must. Also, this is the month when beekeepers must be alert to wildfires due to the heat wave.