Protecting Your Farm's Apiary:

Thwarting Bear Attacks and Ensuring Safety

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Beekeeping can be a fulfilling and rewarding venture, but it comes with its challenges, one of the most significant being protecting your apiary from bear attacks. I lost my thriving 5 hive apiary to a Black Bear, and I don’t want you to go through a loss of that magnitude.

Bears are attracted to the scent of honey and can cause extensive damage to hives, resulting in financial loss and harm to the bee population. However, with proper precautions and effective deterrents, you can safeguard your apiary and minimize the risk of bear encounters. This article will guide you through steps to protect your farm's apiary from bear attacks, including setting up electrical "hot" fencing and implementing signage to warn others of the presence of an active apiary.

Now for the details to achieve success…