Help a tired or dehydrated bee
Found a tired bee? Here's what to do...
Bees can get exhausted, especially in warm weather or when food sources are limited. If you see a bee sitting still on the ground, it may just need a quick energy boost
Signs a bee needs help
Not flying or moving much
Crawling slowly
Sitting in one spot for a long time
No visible wing damage
Quick energy boost (emergency only)
You can offer a tiny drop of sugar water:
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Mix 2 parts white sugar to 1 part water
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Place a small drop near the bee (not directly on it)
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Let the bee drink at its own pace
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Avoid honey — it can spread disease to bees
This is why we created our pocket size portable Thirst Aid Bee Reviver Keyring Kits!
Our Bee Reviver Keyring is a handy way to help tired, thirsty bumblebees.
Each keyring contains a tiny glass vial inside a screw-top metal cylinder, ready to be filled with our Bumblebombs Bee Reviver Syrup.
Each keyring comes beautifully presented on a cute bumblebee card with full instructions and one of our signature fuzzy bees, in a reusable gift bag.
How to use:
If you spot a tired bee on the ground, simply:
1. Unscrew the keyring lid
2. Gently remove the vial and twist off the cork
3. Tap the top of the vial to release any air bubbles
4. Either let the bee drink directly from the vial, or drop a little syrup nearby within its reach
If the bee was struggling because of dehydration it should quickly regain its strength and buzz off again!
Better than a quick fix...
Sugar water helps in emergencies, but creating ongoing safe water sources makes a real difference.
Why not take a look at our selection of bee hydration stations!
By creating sipping pools, you will be supporting bees daily, creating pollinator -friendly spaces and helping our buzzy friends to thrive naturally.