ALMONDS12_029LH.JPG Here are some beehives during wet and rainy weather. Bees are an essential part of almond pollinization. Wet and cold weather, such as we've had lately, discourages bee activity. Shot on 3/1/04 in Arbuckle. LIZ HAFALIA / The Chronicle Ran on: 02-24-2005 Bees essential role in almond production is hurt by rain.