Bees

A bee revival kit is a small portable kit (often a keyring) that lets you offer a tiny amount of bee-safe syrup to a tired bee in an emergency, so it can refuel and fly to safety or reach flowers. It’s not a daily feeding tool. Think of it like a tiny “just in case” […]

Bees drink water using their proboscis. The same long straw-like appendage they use to suck up nectar from flowers. Honey bees, bumble bees, and solitary bees need water to stay hydrated. So where do bees find water, and why do they prefer ‘dirty water’? Finding A Water Source Bees can find water in the most

Yes, bees have an exceptional sense of smell. They use their antennae’s many smell receptors to locate flowers, communicate through pheromones, and distinguish between hive members. Bees can detect smells from far and wide, and it’s a critical part of how they survive and thrive in the world. Let’s dive deeply into the undergrowth to

Bees use a combination of techniques to defend themselves from predators, including: Now let’s take a closer look at how each is deployed to fend off larger insects and predators. Stinging Defense Bees are armed with a formidable weapon, their stinging mechanism. A modified ovipositor female bees use for egg-laying is located at the posterior

Want a quick breakdown of what bees eat on a day-to-day basis? Most bee’s diets consist of nectar and pollen. Nectar provides a valuable source of carbohydrates, while pollen gives bees all the protein they need to grow and thrive. That’s the simple answer, but there’s so much more to discover about how these interesting

A dying bee may have tattered wings and can be seen writhing on the ground. A tired bee, on the other hand, may appear slower and more lethargic but will still have intact wings and respond to external stimuli. *Important tip – If you’re not sure if your bee is sleeping or dead, the best

Found a tired bee on the ground? Here’s what to do (in 60 seconds). Sugar water is for emergencies only; flowers are the best long-term help. How To Revive A Tired Bee Back To Life With the loss of large swathes of natural habitat, bees can struggle to find pollen and nectar-rich plants in urban

Found a bee that can’t fly? Don’t worry we’ve got you and your furry friend covered with our helpful guide on how to help a bee that can’t fly. Bees fly directly from their hives and nests either to forage for resources or to mate and reproduce. Grounded bees are a common sight, they can

Black and yellow stripes on bees indicate one of two things to potential predators. Either it’s equipped with a toxic bite or sting or it tastes particularly unpleasant when consumed. Not all bees are black and yellow several species display stripes to warn potential predators. Some small flies and wasps will mimic the black and

Nobody likes being caught out by rain, but for bees, a downpour is potentially life-threatening. We’ve got the ultimate guide on how to help a wet bee back to life so let’s dive straight in. Can Bees Drown In Water? Bees are capable of short flights during a drizzle of rain, but a heavier rain

Have you found a tired bee in your home? it’s probably exhausted from looking for nectar and pollen all day. But, don’t worry. You can feed your tired insect friend a fresh sugar-water solution to help them regain their strength! To make this simple energy drink for an exhausted bee, mix two parts water to

To save a grounded bee, you can just create a simple sugar syrup at home using granulated sugar and tap water. Mix one part water with two parts granulated white sugar to create a sugar solution ideal for saving grounded bees that need a quick energy boost. Should I feed a grounded bee sugar water?

You can learn how to save a dehydrated bee in three easy steps by following our simple guide below. Assess if your Thirsty bee needs help If you find a tired bee in a garden full of pollen and nectar-rich flowers, chances are it may have come to the end of its natural life. Just