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By Joshua Kato
-Although some beekeepers have hives on the roof of their houses or even on their compound, the general rule is that you have to keep hives away from human habitation. The site should be at least 100 metres away from human houses. This is intended to stop attacks from the bees. The nearer the hives are to a homestead, the easier it is for the bees to be disrupted into attacking people.
-Keep it away from any animals or animal shelters for example a kraal. Bees are easily irritated by animals and they may attack them. Animals may also meander into the apiary site hence causing attacks.
