Small-scale beekeepers across Northern California are facing a tough season as extreme weather swings and parasitic mites devastate local colonies. The Press Democrat reports at Petaluma’s new Honeybutter Farm, unpredictable spring conditions—ranging from sudden heat to late rains—contributed to the loss of two out of their six hives. Regional experts say a combination of climate change, habitat loss, and flightless viruses caused by Varroa mite…
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