Beekeepers in Palu district have secured their hives against predators by fastening them to…

Beekeepers in Palu district have secured their hives against predators by fastening them to steep cliffs with ropes. After months of waiting, the hives were carefully harvested under challenging terrain conditions. PUBLISHED: September 13, 2026 - 16:39 EDITOR: News Center Yüksel Ateş and Ömer Bulut, beekeepers from Kırkbulak village in Elazığ's Palu district, have adopted an unconventional method for natural honey production. To enhance the bees' efficiency in their natural habitat and protect the hives from local bears, they suspended the hives on steep cliffs. This process, which began in April, yielded results as the bees settled and built their combs.