2024-07-17 08:06:39
During the rainy season, static hives face significant risks if they are not adequately protected. The possibility of flooding can lead to massive bee losses due to drowning or stress generated by abrupt changes in habitat conditions. This scenario not only physically affects hives and bees, but also represents operational, economic and safety challenges for beekeepers.
HUILA DAILY, ECONOMY
For beekeepers, the lack of mobile structures to quickly move apiaries during heavy rains is a constant concern. Static hives, unable to be easily moved, are exposed to greater risks of flooding and structural damage, affecting both honey production and the health of bee colonies.
According to beekeeper Collazos, “proper management and advance preparation during the rainy season are essential to minimize negative impacts and maintain the productivity of bee hives.” This includes strategies such as elevating hives, using protective roofs, and implementing adequate drainage systems in apiaries.
In addition to the technical aspects, heavy rains also pose economic challenges for beekeepers, who may face significant losses if hives and bees are irreparably damaged. The safety of beekeepers is also at stake, as they must brave adverse weather conditions to protect their assets and maintain operational continuity of their businesses.
The Huila beekeepers’ guild urgently calls on the departmental government to provide specific training on management strategies in the face of climate emergencies. In addition, they request financial support for the acquisition of mobile hives and other infrastructure that allows for a faster and more effective response to risk situations.
In conclusion, the rains represent a formidable challenge for beekeepers, who must take preventive measures and have the necessary support to protect their hives and ensure the sustainability of their operations. Collaboration between the beekeeping sector, local authorities and climate change experts is crucial to mitigate the adverse effects and strengthen the resilience of beekeeping in the face of future climate contingencies.
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During rainy seasons, static hives can face significant problems if they are not adequately protected. The risk of flooding can result in massive bee loss due to drowning or stress caused by abrupt changes in habitat conditions. This problem not only physically affects hives and bees, but also presents operational, economic and safety challenges for beekeepers.
For beekeepers, the lack of mobile structures to quickly relocate apiaries during heavy rains is a constant concern. Static hives, unable to be moved easily, are exposed to greater risks of flooding and structural damage, which negatively impacts honey production and the health of bee colonies.
According to beekeeper Collazos, “adequate management and advance preparation during the rainy season are essential to minimize negative impacts and maintain the productivity of bee hives.” This involves implementing measures such as elevating hives, using protective roofs and establishing effective drainage systems in apiaries.
In addition to the technical aspects, heavy rains also pose economic challenges for beekeepers, who may face significant losses if hives and bees are irreparably damaged. The safety of beekeepers is also compromised, as they must brave adverse weather conditions to protect their assets and maintain operational continuity of their businesses.
The Huila beekeepers’ guild urges the departmental government to provide specific training on strategies for managing climate emergencies and requests financial support for the acquisition of mobile hives and other infrastructure that facilitate a faster and more effective response to risk situations.
Rains represent a considerable challenge for beekeepers, who must take preventive measures and have the necessary support to protect their hives and ensure the sustainability of their operations. Collaboration between the beekeeping sector, local authorities and climate change experts is essential to mitigate adverse effects and strengthen the resilience of beekeeping to future climate contingencies.
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