In the Jewish Autonomous Region, the implementation of electric fences has significantly…

In the Jewish Autonomous Region, the implementation of electric fences has significantly reduced bear attacks on apiaries. According to Peter Bezmaterykh, chairman of the Beekeepers Union of the EAO, modern technology offers nearly complete protection for beekeeping operations against predators.

Previously, beekeepers faced serious threats from bears in the region's forests. Bezmaterykh noted that four collective farms operate in areas where their apiaries are situated in the woods, making them frequent targets for bears, which often resulted in total destruction of the hives. However, the situation has improved recently.