The role of bees as a biological fencing agent has been used in Kenya, more so in crop-producing areas near wildlife reserves. The bees are a deterrent to elephants and other wild herbivores. Very little information is available on the benefits from this practice. Any experiences with the same?
Nutritional and dietary benefits: The bee brood (larvae, eggs, honey and wax mixture) is fed to the old and invalids as medicine in the beekeeping areas of Kenya. Honey, though consumed as a stand-alone product, remains an important input in the traditional breweries. It also forms an important ingredient as a sweetener for traditional herbal medicines. Propolis is chewed to prevent infections in the mouth cavity. Nutritional uses of the hive products varies across the different beekeeping communities in the country.
The role of bees as a biological fencing agent has been used in Kenya, more so in crop-producing areas near wildlife reserves. The bees are a deterrent to elephants and other wild herbivores. Very little information is available on the benefits from this practice. Any experiences with the same?
Nutritional and dietary benefits: The bee brood (larvae, eggs, honey and wax mixture) is fed to the old and invalids as medicine in the beekeeping areas of Kenya. Honey, though consumed as a stand-alone product, remains an important input in the traditional breweries. It also forms an important ingredient as a sweetener for traditional herbal medicines. Propolis is chewed to prevent infections in the mouth cavity. Nutritional uses of the hive products varies across the different beekeeping communities in the country.