Honey Bees & Drought... Keeping Bees Cool As much as bees need food supplies, it’s also important they have access to water to keep the hive’s interior cool. A note of caution to beekeepers to be aware of where their bees might be getting water. “You don’t want them collecting water from a neighbor’s swimming pool,” she says. “And they may be collecting more water than usual to stay cool.” It is suggested providing water sources for bees by placing a piece of wood under a nearby faucet and letting it drip. The bees will take the water from there because it’s the nearest source. Hives in full sun should be provided with makeshift shade so the bees won’t have to work as hard to cool the hive. As much as the bees will need plenty of winter honey stores, they also need water and shade to survive these extreme conditions. a little extra BEE Food.. As the July Sun spill into August Heat... Flowers are blooming, withering and drying up.. adding "Beneficial Insect Food" around the hive or in a saucer around flowers could help keep our Bee population from shrinking..and Maybe you have dandelions in your grass.. Hold off another week or so .. letting them feed on the blooms.. and this is the most important thing.. Pass this on to other gardeners..WE LOVE OUR BEES..territorialseed/product/38/175
Posted on: Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:57:10 +0000
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