UE to perceived increase in bee attacks from wild colonies, the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) in collaboration with Apiculturists of Guyana, has embarked on a national capture and redistribution of these wild swarms.

According to a press release, the exercise commenced during the first quarter of 2022 and has removed more than 126 wild colonies.
“As a government agency, we will continue to address this issue of wild colonies within residential areas.

“We are therefore encouraging residents and the various National Democratic Councils (NDCs) to remove all derelict vehicles, equipment, and other forms of garbage that may provide housing for bees,” the release stated.
It was explained that the recent increase in attacks can be attributed to the fact that the honey-flow season is currently on and the bees are very protective of their colonies.

“Residents, farmers, and other citizens should approach suspected ones with caution. An increase in bees around lights at night is an indication that there is a hive of bees nearby,” they warned.
The capture and removal of bees are currently being done free of cost by the Government of Guyana through the GLDA and the various RDCs.
The office can be contacted by telephone number 220-6556, or their officers at 620-3125, 620-2970, 620-3002, 620-3116, 620-3123, and 620-2993.