Thousands of bee colonies lost during Western Cape floods

One commercial beekeeper has lost nearly 1 500 hives following the recent heavy rains that destroyed several parts of the Western Cape. The Western Cape Bee Industry Association (WCBA) says the total number of affected hives could be in the thousands, as estimates are still being tallied. Also read: Flooding highlights concerns over stress on infrastructure Several beekeepers have reported … Continue reading Thousands of bee colonies lost during Western Cape floods