Feel proud that you are taking an active part in sustaining our forests as we plant a tree to replenish the sources we used to create your keyring. Is sugar water bad for bees? Many of the reasons for the conflicting information on this is due to a viral fake news post, which was wrongly attributed to David Attenborough and taken down. The post spread awareness of our bee decline, but it (incorrectly) suggested leaving a sugar solution out for them. Instead of giving one tired bee support, bees were being encouraged to these solutions in gardens and on window ledges. This is terrible for the hive because, unlike nutritious pollen and nectar, this solution will not feed the bee larvae properly and can also cultivate bacteria over time. Putting these out for bees will teach them to go there and leave the flowers unpollinated as the RSPB also warns. In the long-term, it could even end up getting an unsuspecting beekeeper prosecuted as his 'honey' turns out to be only sugar syrup. The bee revival key ring provides an emergency solution to REVIVE an exhausted bee so it can continue its mission pollinating planet Earth.

Thank you to the Escape to the Country crew for helping us to spread the word about how important pollinators are to the health of our planet! When you see a bee crawling on the ground it can be hard to tell if it's injured, wet, cold or tired. If a bee isn't tired and cannot fly for another reason, attempting to prolong its suffering isn't a good idea. Bees can also sleep, which means it's difficult to know if he's resting or whether he requires your help to support him in his mission to pollinate planet earth. Attach to your keys to save a bee in emergency during the warmer months or scattering seeds planting for the future during the others.The perfect companion or bee gift for bee-lovers looking for a sustainable and all-year-round bee saver kit.

Before you perform a bee rescue operation, here are the 4 types of bee you will come across: 1 ) A Tired Bee

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Tired bees are slow-moving, lethargic and can be found in the grass, pavement or road for some time or in bad weather conditions. If he's not visibly wet, injured or cold, there's a good chance he is an exhausted bee and could do with a little help. How to Help This lightweight, smooth keyring, in calming neutrals, is made from 100% sustainably sourced bamboo to assure you that your bee rescues are conserving our (and their) world. Give the gift of saving the bees with our personalisation service! Choose a colour, engraved text, gift wrap, and gift message to prepare your loved one to save a tired bee. Sometimes, a bumblebee queen secludes herself as she is fat and mated, or ready for hibernating. Don't move her unless she is in harm's way or obvious to predators. Placing her on a nectar-rich flower or under the cover of leaves works best as the Bee Conservation instructs.

To watch the full episode, head over to BBC One on Monday 14th November at 3pm, or catch up on BBC iPlayer (episode 23) for 30 days after airing. At the end of the summer identify any cells that are still walled where no young bees have emerged. These need to be removed and cleaned with a pipe-cleaner, a small brush or by blowing compressed air inside.

Another way technology has helped Beevive thrive is by facilitating a digital community of fellow bee enthusiasts. “We are super proud of having an online community, and you need technology to do that — to create a place where everyone can encourage each other in a positive way,” says Faye. “We're able to work with different charities and organizations all via my laptop and, again, from anywhere.” Dell’s support also came in handy when it came time for Beevive to expand beyond their first product. From the initial bee revival capsule, Beevive branched out into new offerings including wildflower seedballs, which attract pollinators, and a “ bee hotel”—a structure that sits in a garden or yard and provides sanctuary for solitary bees, which Faye calls the “unsung heroes of the pollinator world.” Is the bee wet? If so, you can place her in the sun to warm up. An exhausted bee, however, will appear lethargic and will probably be far away from any flowers. It is important to note that she could be only resting or actually dying. Bees don't live very long, and if she looks old or is clinging to a flower, sadly these steps won't resurrect her. 2) Stay Protected Like most things, prevention is better than a cure. So how do you support the bees in the first place without having to do emergency Bee-PR?

Remember that they are not pets and if you do help a bee out, keep your interactions short to let nature take its course too. In the rare case that he looks heavy-laden with mites, you can brush some off with a delicate paintbrush. You can see what bumblebee mites look like on the video below, thanks to our community member Daisy Tate. 4 ) The Bees That Buzz No More When you think of bees, you think of honey. Those busy little workers creating honey for your Cheerios, but you should not give honey to a tired bee. In Australia, it is actually illegal to leave honey out for bees. One great thing about solitary bees is that they’re pretty pet- and child-friendly — they’re a less-aggressive type of bee because they don't have honey to defend,” explains Faye. “They really live in harmony with you and your garden, which is fantastic, because it gives children the opportunity to see and admire them.” You can imagine the BUZZ of excitement at Beevive HQ when earlier this year the Escape to the Country team got in touch to say that they would love to spotlight Beevive for their upcoming series!Like most companies today, technology is a key part of operations for Beevive, for everything from managing sales to connecting with customers and potential business partners. However, a simple search online will bring up a lot of conflicting information about how to revive a tired bee. Some people say that sugar water is the best way, while others ban this method. Feeding honey is also suggested, which can actually do more harm than good to the bees. Most designs are temporary so in the winter months, between October and February we recommend carefully moving your bee hotel into a garden shed or outer building. Somewhere dry and cool for protection from the elements. The rain is their adversary and they need to be protected from the persistent heavy rain in the winter - rather than the cold. Regardless of how Beevive evolves, Faye and Jake have been touched by the overwhelmingly positive response to their business —and they hope to continue educating people about the importance of pollinators. “We encourage everybody to fall in love with bees a little bit and hope to alleviate fears around being stung; we love to welcome people to our community,” says Faye. “You don’t need to have a product of ours to be part of it.”