Bears have a legendary attraction to beehives. Although it's not just the honey they're after. Bee larva are rich in fat and protein and a favourite on the bear menu. If you raise bees, the best and often the cheapest protection is a good electric fence.

Do bears attack honey bees?

Yes, bears raid honey bee colonies. But it's primarily for the bee brood, not the honey. ... A past president of the California State Apiary Board and the California State Beekeepers' Association, she's a member of the noted Homer Park beekeeping family and has been involved with bees all of her life.

Are bears bothered by bees?

The answer is yes. According to the North American Bear Center: ... Protective adult bees sting bears' faces and ears but have a hard time penetrating the fur on the rest of the body. After bears get the brood comb and perhaps some honey, they hurry away and shake bees out of their fur like they shake water.”