Farmers in Kenya face human-wildlife conflict

In Kenya, farmers face the challenge of human-wildlife conflict, particularly with elephants. During the rainy season, elephants often raid farms, destroying crops and causing livelihood issues. These raids occur because elephants are desperate for water and are drawn to nutritious foods like maize and beans. Lack of funds for repairing fences in national parks exacerbates the problem. However, an innovative solution has emerged: using beehive fences. Bees, natural enemies of elephants, are installed around farms to deter the animals. The buzzing of real bees or even recorded sounds of angry bees keeps elephants away, protecting crops and allowing plants to benefit from pollination and honey production.