The Buzz on Honeybees: Protecting Crops and Villages from Elephant Damage
Raja Reddy Gundreddy*
Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (110 012), India
Thirupam Reddy B.
Basic Seed Multiplication and Training Centre, Central Silk Board, Bastar, Chhattisgarh (494 223), India
L.P. Venkat Reddy
Division of Entomology, J.C. Diwakar Reddy Agricultural college, Tadipatri andhra Pradesh (515 411), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Beehive fences, Biodiversity, Elephant, Honey bee
Abstract
Battle between humans and elephants and habitat degradation are the foremost threats to elephants. Elephant protection depends on encouraging farmers to safeguard their crops in addition to creating endangered zones and wildlife corridors. To promote long-term coexistence, non-violent mitigation techniques are required. Elephants are able to become accustomed to artificial deterrents, thus natural biological alternatives are highly desirable. Elephants steer clear of honey bees, which is why 'beehive fences' work well for protecting small-scale crops. Beehive fencing may be a significant locally-managed addition to regional HEC mitigation strategies by increasing farmer revenue and decreasing crop damage brought on by wild elephants.
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