The Beehive Fence Project saves both human and elephant lives every day. Due to deforestation throughout Asia, wild elephants are forced to migrate through human populated areas for their food, water and very survival. The first beehive fences were built in Thailand in 2015 by Scientist Rachaya “Pom” Arkajak and the Phuluang Wildlife Research Station in northern Loie province. Beehive fences are non-violent and profitable alternatives to deadly electric fences and other violent methods that don’t work. Beehive fences work because elephants are afraid of bees, especially African killer bees.
Beehive fences not only protect farms and families, they transform lives and build bridges for diverse communities to bond. Beekeeping empowers women by learning a new trade and forming new businesses. The fences protects 2 endangered keystone species, bees and elephants. Selling elephant friendly honey, local products and developing ecotourism that promotes awareness about endangered elephants, earns more money than elephant attracting crops. The beehive fence turns farmers into beekeepers and creates harmony where there once was terror.
This smart win-win-win solution to deadly human elephant conflict was scientifically researched, innovated and implemented by four bold brilliant women, roles models for the world to be inspired by.
