Comments on: Water Sources For Bees

By: John Evans

John Evans — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:16:39 +0000

I have a question. We have baby bees dying in one of our hives. We are finding them at the front of the hive. Do you have any idea what is going on? Any help is greatly appreciated!

By: John James

John James — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 23:30:34 +0000

How do bees get water in winter freezing temperatures? Do bees need water in cold temperatures?

By: Keeping Backyard Bees

Keeping Backyard Bees — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:59:05 +0000

In reply to Nancy Doyle.

Four deeps is a lot! Are they all filled with brood or are you using deeps for collection of honey for harvest? If all these are filled, this is a BIG hive. As the hive ripens honey, they need to evaporate moisture. Hot bee bodies inhibit this activity. By hanging out outside, it creates space in the hive. But, in a way, everything is related to or because of the queen. The bees do nearly everything bc of genetic predisposition or environmental impacts. It is the result of the queen that you have a big colony. It may be genetically programmed that when humidity and temp is a certain level, the field bees will shun the hive cluster. Do not worry about bearding. I’d camp out at night, too. Becky

– Ol’ Bee Gal

By: Nancy Doyle

Nancy Doyle — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:49:40 +0000

I have question. One of my hives constantly bearding. Even when not hot.
4 deeps, one honey super.
You advise I’ve asked this already. Did not receive reply.

By: Nancy Doyle

Nancy Doyle — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:48:28 +0000

I have question. One of my hives constantly bearding. Even when not hot.
4 deeps, one honey super.

By: john d

john d — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:40:27 +0000

I use the unpopular hive front feeding jars. While not good for feeding ( due to robbers), they work great as a water source close to the hive.

By: Lysa

Lysa — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:38:56 +0000

So, I have a pool. My neighbor, 2 doors down has bees. The bees are using my pool and have been for a couple months. She has plenty of water for them placed around in bowls and water slowly on the cement for them. Is there a way to break them of their habit to visit my pool daily? I literally can only dip in the shallow end. No diving or swimming or splashing about or they swarm around. Suggestions?

By: How To Get Started With Urban Beekeeping | PaleoScaleo

How To Get Started With Urban Beekeeping | PaleoScaleo — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:35:23 +0000

[…] Bees need a water source. If you don’t have one nearby, they will go and find one. We happen to have a fountain in the middle of our yard, which is handy for them. However, if you don’t have an existing water source, you’ll need to provide one for them. This can be anything, from a bird bath to a bucket. Try to provide them with an edge or a place to land, as they like to have a safe place without risk of drowning. If you don’t provide them with a water source, they may find a favorite location (such as a neighbor’s yard) that can be hard to break them from. Oops. Sorry neighbor! […]

By: Backyard Beekeeping 101 | How to Create a Home Beehive | HomeAdvisor

Backyard Beekeeping 101 | How to Create a Home Beehive | HomeAdvisor — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:53:50 +0000

[…] need regular access to water, especially in rising summer temperatures. Provide some kind of small source of water close to the hive: a small pond, bird bath, pet waterer, or even a dripping faucet will do. Include […]

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:56:46 +0000

I started my first bee hive in Spring of 2016. It is located close to our pond. Is there a safe way to chemically treat our pond for duckweed that will not harm the bees? The duckweed has taken over and we are losing our fish.