Tucsonbeegel. Welcome to our forum, great that you have rekindled that interest in bees. Yes, keeping bees in each part of the world is different. There are many forum members here that will give you advice on how to keep bees in the heat, some live in very hot places. Lean on us for the answers to your questions, these answers will come. You will make many new friends here too. Have that most wonderful and awesome day, Cindi