Do bees in Buffalo NY hibernate?

Answer 1

Honey bees don't hibernate as such. When temperatures drop below about 7 degrees Celsius, honey bees cluster together in their hive, (or nest if they are in the wild). The formation of the cluster is constantly changing so that the same bees aren't always on the outside of the cluster and getting cold. They are in a semi dormant state and can withstand temperatures below freezing provided that they have enough food and are dry and sheltered from cold winds entering their nest.