"It's love": Beekeeper fights against the Asian hornet to save his award-winning hives

João, a beekeeper present at the Honey Fair in Espinhal, once had about 100 hives, but now only has 60. The drastic reduction in the number of hives is due to the fight the beekeeper wages against the Asian hornet, a pest that threatens his award-winning hives. João expresses that this battle is motivated by the love he feels for beekeeping. The Asian hornet represents one of the main threats to beekeepers in the region, causing significant damage to bee colonies and reducing honey production. The beekeeper continues to work to preserve his hives, even facing the challenges posed by this invasive pest.