Cloudy with periods of rain. High 52F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%..
Tonight
Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low around 40F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch.
CHARLIE VANDEN HEUVEL
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
This is a time for Commercial Bee Operations to gear up for the annual migration of colonies into California. The honey bees, like most other insects, are clustered in their hive against the cold wintry days. They are not sleeping, but not active either.
CHARLIE VANDEN HEUVEL
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
The new year soon approaches, according to the calendar. The honey bee queen slows her egg laying down significantly in November and December of each year.
CHARLIE VANDEN HEUVEL
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
The Columbia Gorge region is blessed with significant agricultural plots of land. From berry farms to orchards the landscape is blanketed with flora as the buds open to flowers in hopes of pollination.
CHARLIE VANDEN HEUVEL
Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association
Updated
A pest-host relationship describes the interaction between an organism (the pest) and its host, where the pest benefits at the expense of the host. This relationship can be symbiotic, meaning both organisms are involved, but can also be parasitic, where the pest harms the host.
