bees

How to keep bees in bear country? - Advice requested It looks like we may be relocating to bear country. Do any of you have are any suggestions on how to keep hives safe from honey loving bears? Any suggestions other than ones involving lead shot? According to locals there is a black bear who...

In Africa it looks like top bar bee hives with sun shades are being used to discourage elephants from destroying crops. It seems to be working. The added bonus? Farmers get to sell honey for a profit providing added financial incentive to maintain hives. The hives are suspended from the fence...