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Beekeepers Confront Hive Thefts in California Almond Orchards

Beekeepers Confront Hive Thefts in California Almond Orchards

KQED's Forum

February 24, 202222m 13s

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Every year, thousands of bees are transported from other regions of the country to pollinate California’s highly profitable almond crops. But the valuable hives belonging to those migrant worker bees have now become targets for thieves: so far this year, beekeepers have reported more than 1,000 beehives stolen from orchards across the state. We discuss the growing problem of beehive thefts and the sophisticated tools and tactics beekeepers are using to protect their bees.

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