By SARATH BABU N B | Project Leader
The torrential monsoon rain prevailing in Kerala has adversely affected the honey bees too. By the end of March, when honey collection ended, feeding of the little bees started. The prolonged rain due to cyclones in Arabian Sea has created havoc among honey bee farmers, as there are possibilities of colony loss due to lack of nectar and pollen. Besides infection due to deadly Thai sac brood virus also reported from many parts. Climate change is the major reason behind these excessive rain and related disasters. Artificial feeding is done to support them from starvation. Every day care is extended to maximum possible boxes through out the state. Utmost care in cleaning and continuous feed support is the only solution for conserving these native species of bees
One of the main aim of Bees for Life project is protect the native honey bee species along with livelihood support for communities. Native honey bees are the best pollinators, hence good for biodiversity conservation too.
In order to support farming community to maintain colonies TIES started several programmes. Scientific and technical consulatation services are provided to all needy farmers and bee keepers. Providing artificial feed to members of Bees for Life project and at a nominal cost to others.
Lack of human personal is a challenge in extending these services to all areas. TIES is planning to train unemployed youth to became volunteers for providing services.
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