Honey harvest |
Some of the African beeraces are very aggressive. In the Gambia You
must harvest honey during the night so that the bees do not attack the people in the area. |
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The honeycombs from the Top Bar Hive. |

Photo: Ole Hertz |
Honey are sold liquid in Africa, using many different containers. |
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Beeswax is a valuable product. You can make candles and ornaments from
Beeswax. |
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The beekeepers are advised to form beekeepers associations to
facilitate marketing of honey. |
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The Beekeepers Associations train their members. |
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Income from sale of honey and beeswax has helped to pay schools for the
children |
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