Are “Winter Bees” More Aggressive? What Homeowners Should Know — and Why DIY Bee Removal Is Riskier Than You Think
What Do We Mean by “Winter Bees” in Orange County? When people hear the term “winter bees,” they often imagine snow, freezing temperatures, or dormant hives. That’s not how winter works in Southern California — and it’s not how bees experience it either. In Orange County, winter is defined less by snow and more by shorter daylight hours, cooler nights, seasonal rain, and reduced forage. These environmental cues are enough to trigger a biological shift inside the hive. During this time, honey...