Castilla y León explores pheromone traps to mitigate Asian wasp impact on beekeeping.

Joaquín Antonio Pino, the counselor for Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Environment, and Environmental Policy, has suggested a project aimed at controlling invasive species like the Asian wasp through pheromone trapping systems to protect hives. He also expressed a commitment to updating compensation standards for damages caused by bears. During a meeting with agricultural organizations, the current challenges facing beekeeping were discussed, with a focus on enhancing profitability and securing the future of this vital rural activity.