GLDA Warns Public as Bee Activity Increases

December 8 2025

The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is urging citizens to exercise caution as bee activity increases during the current honey flow season. According to the agency, bees are typically more active—and may become more aggressive—during this period, heightening the potential for encounters with the public.

In response, the GLDA is advising residents to remain alert and report any sightings of bee swarms, heightened activity, or wild colonies. Officials say rapid development and habitat disruption across several regions have contributed to a recent uptick in bee-related incidents.

The GLDA, in collaboration with the Guyana Food Safety Authority, is also advancing its Honey Pilot Project, which aims to educate communities on honeybee behaviour and encourage safer interactions while highlighting the vital ecological role bees play.

Reporting Bee Activity

Residents are asked to promptly contact the designated officers in their respective regions:

Regions 4 & 5: Shamar Butts – 615-2456

Region 3: Bassadeo Dwarka – 623-8993

Region 4: David Pusslewhyte – 613-7976 / 694-5268

Region 6: Shane Fullington – 616-1895

The GLDA is calling on the public to remain vigilant, noting that collective awareness can help prevent harm while ensuring the protection of vital pollinator populations.