In addition to electric fencing, what other method can be employed to protect beehives from bears?

Feeding bears away from hives is a commonly used method to help protect beehives from bear attacks. By providing a reliable food source that is distant from the hives, bears are less likely to seek out the bees for feeding. This strategy aims to redirect the bears' natural foraging behaviors to an area where they can find alternative food sources, ultimately reducing the chances of them approaching the apiary.

While there are certainly other methods for hive protection, like electric fencing, feeding bears can complement these measures, especially in regions where bear activity is prominent. Regular inspections, visual barriers, and deterrent vegetation may have some benefits in terms of hive health and attracting bears away, but they do not directly address the issue of predation as effectively as feeding bears can.