I was recently in St. Lucia for a week, lots of beautiful tropical flowers in full bloom. I noticed however there were no bees. Just seemed kind of strange to me at the time.
St. Lucia has a thriving population of bees, including native species and European honey bees. They play a vital role in pollinating the island's tropical crops.The island is home to both wild bees and managed apiaries. Beekeeping is a significant part of the agricultural sector, producing sought-after honeys like Black Mangrove. Organizations like the Iyanola Apiculture Collective actively support local beekeepers and offer educational honey bee tours for visitors.
We have family that goes regularly and has had amazing photos and stories from St. Lucian Beekepers Assosiation. We are going in November! I can't wait. Will report back!
I read that on Grok also. We were at the Grand St Lucian Sandals resort for a week and I did not see any bees. Maybe they spray or something to keep them away from the resort.
Or, is it possible they are there but you didn't see them? Did you see every other example of flora and fauna on the island in an all inclusive sandals resort in a single week? That would be well over 2,000 native species. All hanging out in a resort?
Like I said, I have family there now and although they aren't at sandals their photos include bees. St. Lucia has bees.
I was recently in St. Lucia for a week, lots of beautiful tropical flowers in full bloom. I noticed however there were no bees. Just seemed kind of strange to me at the time.
St. Lucia has a thriving population of bees, including native species and European honey bees. They play a vital role in pollinating the island's tropical crops.The island is home to both wild bees and managed apiaries. Beekeeping is a significant part of the agricultural sector, producing sought-after honeys like Black Mangrove. Organizations like the Iyanola Apiculture Collective actively support local beekeepers and offer educational honey bee tours for visitors.
We have family that goes regularly and has had amazing photos and stories from St. Lucian Beekepers Assosiation. We are going in November! I can't wait. Will report back!
I read that on Grok also. We were at the Grand St Lucian Sandals resort for a week and I did not see any bees. Maybe they spray or something to keep them away from the resort.
Or, is it possible they are there but you didn't see them? Did you see every other example of flora and fauna on the island in an all inclusive sandals resort in a single week? That would be well over 2,000 native species. All hanging out in a resort?
Like I said, I have family there now and although they aren't at sandals their photos include bees. St. Lucia has bees.