How a fence made of beehives keeps crops safe from frisky elephants Gardening in the western world

How a fence made of beehives keeps crops safe from frisky elephants

Gardening in the western world involves taking measures against certain pests – such as rabbits, deer, or beetles – nibbling on crops. But we don’t have to worry about elephants merrily trampling our carefully-tended produce. But certain villages in Africa are faced with this dilemma every day. One environmentally friendly (and “elephant friendly”) solution is to install beehive fences to deter the majestic beasts from wandering inside. It turns out the old stereotype of elephants being afraid of tiny creatures is true – and it’s a profitable trick for farmers.