Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is the practice of maintaining and managing bee colonies, particularly honeybees, for various purposes such as honey production, pollination, and the gathering of other bee-related products like beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Beekeepers create and sustain hives, ensuring that bees are healthy and productive. The practice involves understanding bee behavior, hive management techniques, pest control, and the environmental factors affecting bee health. Beekeeping can be conducted on a small scale (hobby beekeeping) or on a larger commercial scale. It plays a crucial role in agriculture and biodiversity, as bees are vital pollinators for many crops and wild plants.
Buzzing bees serve as an effective natural deterrent to protect elephants and crops in Africa. Human-elephant conflict arises due to expanding farms into elephant habitats. Beehive fences are crafted by…