FB How to truly help bees: a beekeeper's advice

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FB How to truly help bees: a beekeeper's advice

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"How to Truly Help Bees: A Beekeeper’s Advice 🐝💛

As a beekeeper, I strongly advise against leaving out fruit for bees. While it may seem like a kind gesture, fruit left in the sun or shade quickly develops harmful bacteria, which can be dangerous for bees. If they collect contaminated food and bring it back to the hive, it can compromise their stored honey and potentially harm the entire colony.

If you truly want to support bees, the best thing you can do is set up a proper watering station. Simply place a shallow dish of fresh water with small rocks or sticks inside, creating safe landing spots to prevent them from drowning.

For an even greater benefit, add a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt to the water. This specific type of salt contains essential minerals that bees naturally seek out. These minerals help bees regulate their hive’s internal temperature, maintaining a steady 90°F—a critical factor for honey production and raising their young.

However, please do not feed bees directly—beekeepers strongly discourage this practice. Bees thrive best when they collect their own food from natural sources, which strengthens their immune systems and supports their overall health.

By providing clean, mineral-rich water, you’re offering bees exactly what they need to thrive—in a way that truly benefits them and the environment! 🌍🐝💛