{"id":1801,"date":"2021-03-17T00:24:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T00:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2023-09-21T12:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T11:35:34","slug":"how-to-save-a-grounded-bee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/how-to-save-a-grounded-bee\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Save A Grounded Bee?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To save a grounded bee you can just create a simple sugar syrup at home using granulated sugar and tap water. Mix two parts of water to one part of granulated white sugar to create a sugar solution ideal for saving grounded bees that need a quick energy boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I feed a grounded bee sugar water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, sugar water is perfect for reviving tired, thirsty bees and it&#8217;s so easy to make at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s really important that you remember to remove the sugar solution and sugar crystals after you have helped your grounded bee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a solution of sugar out will encourage bees to forgo nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/8-best-bee-friendly-flowers-uk\/\">bee-friendly flowers<\/a> for the easily accessible quantities of sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White sugar does not provide the same nutritional benefits as bees&#8217; natural food sources and should only be used in situations where nectar tich flowers are not readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vP9jZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RAB-CTA-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RAB-CTA-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RAB-CTA-1-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RAB-CTA-1-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RAB-CTA-1-600x180.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I save a bee with honey?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. You should never use honey to feed a grounded bee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honey is a fantastic product and honeybees and honeybee colonies are essential to global crop production and play a huge role in the pollination industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honey contains bacteria that can pose a threat to nests and hives in any given area and for this reason we recommend not feeding honey to bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save a grounded bee FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-627cbde301683\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should I feed bees sugar water?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but only if you find a tired bee in an area with no nectar-rich flowers around. A small amount of a sugar-water solution will give it the energy boost it needs to get back to the nest or hive. Make sure you remove any remnants of your sugar solution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-627cbde301686\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What kind of sugar should I use?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Always use white granulated sugar. The process used in the production of white sugar means it is completely sterile, therefore posing no biological risk to a tired bee or its colonies&#8217; occupants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-627cbde301687\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is my grounded bee dying or tired?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If your bee is in an area with lots of flowers, pollen, and nectar and it&#8217;s immobile, your best course of action is to let it be. If it is in a large built-up urban area you could be saving its life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-627cbde301688\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are some other ways I can help bees?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All bees need our help but in particular solitary bees. Head over to our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/Summer has passed and Autumn is quickly turning in to a chilly wet Winter in the UK. Bees of all species are taking shelter and sighting of our little friends are becoming fewer. If you do see a bee at this time of year chances are it could be in a bit of bother so I&#039;ve compiled this simple guide to help you identify the problem and take the right course of action.  Identifying a Bee to Save The first thing I want to make abundantly clear is that just because a bee is not flying does not mean it is in need of saving. Just like us bees have natural life cycles and just like us eventually they have to come to an end. If you find a bee resting in an area full of nectar and pollen resources chances are it&#039;s either very tired from a day of foraging and is simply having a rest, or it&#039;s found a lovely place to spend the last of it&#039;s days.  Is your bee just resting? Bees get tired too! Just like us bees need a rest in between their tasks. Queen Mary University of London recently undertook a study that found that bumblebee queens regularly rest for between 30 and 40 minutes during early spring. A bumblebee queen is much larger than her other female counterparts and short flights can leave her exhausted and in need of time to recover. If you come across a resting bumblebee simply leave it bee unless it is in a particularly precarious spot in which case you can transport it with a leaf to a safer location.  Bees and Changing Seasons Seasonal changes play a huge part in bees life cycles and colder temperatures lead hives, colonies and solitary bees to take shelter. During this period some hard decisions need to be made for the overall success of the species and in some cases bees can be actively expelled from their nest and hives. This is very common amongst honeybees who will remove male drone bees as the colder months draw in to ensure the food supply within the hive lasts the long winter.  Tired and Thirsty Bees If you find a bee in an area that is clearly devoid of any potential for nectar then you may be able to save the bee in question. First of all spend a few minutes ensuring that the bee is not simply resting before taking flight again. If it&#039;s clearly struggling to take flight then your opportunity to save a bee has arrived.  How To save a bee safely save a bee a tired bumblebee Once you&#039;ve established your bees is really in need you can go about creating a bee energy drink to give it the boost it needs. Simply mix a 1\/2 sugar and water solution and place a small amount of you sugar water concoction close to the bee. You can find our step by step guide here.  Saving bees Safely It&#039;s essential that you do not disturb the bee in the process of providing it with it&#039;s sugary drink. Simply place your energy giving drink close but not touching the bee in question. This will allow the bee to choose whether or not to drink and will avoid any risk to the bee. Once the bee has drunk everything it needs and takes flight it&#039;s essential you remove any trace of the sugary solution and bring any sugar water mixes inside.  Save A Bee Passively In all honesty the best way to save a bee is to create a bee friendly environment in your garden. By planting all year round flowers you create a bee friendly garden that will help bees all the way through the seasons. You can also provide things like bee baths to ensure they have an easy source of hydration without risk of drowning. If you&#039;re interested in creating a bee friendly garden you can find lots of ideas in our article How To Create A Bee Friendly Garden In 10 Easy Steps.  The Dangers of Sugar Water for bees How could saving a bee be dangerous? Well it can have severe effects on local bee populations if this advice isn&#039;t followed properly. Leaving out sugar and water provides an easy, hassle free resource for local bees. Sugar and water does not have any of the nutrition that is required for long term survival and will not sustain the young larva back at the hive.  Never Feed A Bee Honey I just quickly wanted to add this as a side note. While the idea of honey seems like a good one there is a very good reason you should never give bees honey. The main impact of this is the potential to transfer serious diseases to a hive that has never previously been exposed. This can lead to the destruction of hives and is devastating to bee populations.\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Plants For Solitary Bees<\/a> to see how you can transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly haven full of pollen and nectar-rich flowers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To save a grounded bee you can just create a simple sugar syrup at home using granulated sugar and tap water. Mix two parts of water to one part of granulated white sugar to create a sugar solution ideal for saving grounded bees that need a quick energy boost. 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