“Found a swarm or hive on your property? Don’t reach for the spray. Call Sakhala Farms for ethical bee removal. We relocate live colonies safely and give them a permanent home on our farm.”

Our Commitment

“We are registered beekeepers committed to humane practices. Bees removed through our service join managed apiaries where they are cared for, monitored, and allowed to thrive. Your problem becomes our opportunity to grow healthier bee populations.”

Who We Serve

Homes, businesses, schools, farms, and properties dealing with swarms (typically September–February in Botswana or established feral colonies in unwanted places.

“Send photos of the bees and their location for a free assessment and quotation. Let’s solve the problem the right way — for you and for the bees.”

Pollination Services Botswana

Boost Your Yields with Professional Bee Pollination Services At Sakhala Farms we supply strong, healthy honeybee colonies for commercial crop pollination across Botswana and surrounding regions. Our managed hives deliver reliable, natural pollination that improves fruit set, seed quality, and overall harvests — while supporting the long-term health of Africa’s vital bee populations.

We combine ethical colony management (including bees rescued through our humane removal service) with professional standards to give growers consistent results.

Why Managed Bee Pollination Matters

Many high-value crops depend heavily on honeybees for effective pollination. Wild pollinators alone are often insufficient, especially in intensive farming systems. Professional hive placement during peak flowering can deliver:

• Higher fruit and seed set

• Improved crop size, shape, and quality

• Better uniformity and marketable yield

• Stronger returns on investment (many growers see clear gains that far exceed the cost of the service)

Typical crops we support include deciduous , sunflowers, and various vegetable or seed crops.

Our Pollination Process

1. Consultation & Planning We assess your crop type, orchard or field layout, flowering window, and hive density requirements. Early booking is recommended as demand peaks during spring flowering.

2. Strong Colony Preparation Hives are prepared to high standards — typically featuring multiple frames of brood and bees covered with adult workers — so colonies arrive motivated and ready to forage.

3. Strategic Placement Colonies are delivered and positioned for optimal coverage, taking into account wind, sunlight, crop density, and competing forage.

4. On-Farm Management Support We work with clear written agreements covering hive strength, duration, access, pesticide coordination (critical: no spraying while bees are active), and responsibilities of both parties.

5. Removal & Aftercare Hives are collected at the agreed time. Colonies return to our apiaries for recovery, feeding, and monitoring so they remain strong for future seasons.

Why Choose Sakhala Farms

• Healthy, ethically managed bees — Many of our colonies originate from or are strengthened by our ethical bee removal work. We prioritise colony welfare over short-term extraction.

• Registered & professional — We operate as registered beekeepers and follow industry guidelines for colony strength and service delivery.

• Local knowledge — Familiar with Western Cape conditions, Cape honeybee behaviour, and the practical realities of regional farming.

• Transparent standards — Clear communication, realistic expectations, and written contracts protect both grower and beekeeper.

• Sustainable approach — Strong colonies, careful transport, and post-pollination recovery help maintain productive bee populations year after year.