The 147 beekeepers, scattered in the eight municipalities, developed during these last days actions aimed at protecting their hives to prevent the adversities that could cause the passage of tropical storm Elsa.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- Those dedicated to the breeding of these insects, who are in charge of more than 10 thousand active hives, received precise indications and various training from the Beekeeping Company.

In view of the imminent passage of “Elsa,” all beekeepers were informed that they must adopt the measures foreseen for these events, prioritizing the removal of the hives from areas prone to flooding.

According to a Circular, another task is to tie up the hives, as well as to anticipate the possible fall of trees and, above all, not to castrate, anticipating the reserve of honey for the bees.

In the morning, the sub-delegate for Livestock in this territory, Jorge Luis Hechavarría Lozada, reported that arduous work was carried out with various apiaries located in low places, mainly in areas close to the coastline.

In another order of priorities, the beekeepers were informed that once the danger of the event passed, they should review each hive for its recovery and inform of the damage caused.