Minimal effect of honey beehive fences on native bee diversity and abundance at the farm scale during the dry season in southern Kenya

Beehive fences in Sagalla, Kenya, help prevent conflicts between farmers and crop-raiding elephants, benefiting both by deterring elephants and providing crop protection and pollination. Despite concerns about honeybees out-competing wild bees, the study found no significant differences in wild bee abundance, species richness, or community composition between farms with and without beehive fences, suggesting minimal long-term impact.