Weather
By Charlotte Smith
13 July, 2018
From remembering to slap on plenty of sunscreento making sure to drink lots of fluids, Brits are given plenty advice on what to do in hot weather.
But what may come across as one of the strangest tips and tricks tokeep in mind during summer is to leave a spoonful of sugar mixed with water outside, preferably next to a bee that appears to not be moving.
As unusual as it might sound, considering sweet foods attract flies and ants, these little fuzzy creatureswould be incredibly appreciative of it.
Any bees that look like they are dead or are simply stationary on the ground, are usually just tired and dehydrated because of the hot weather.
Leaving a spoonsugarwater close to them willhelp rehydrate them and give them a boost of energy to fly back to its hive and carry on pollinating.
No matter whether people love them or not,humans rely on bees a lot.
They are responsiblefor a significant chunkof the world'sfood supply;they pollinate 70 of the around100 crop species that feed as much as 90 per cent of the world.
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They important pollinators andplay a huge part in our ecosystem, if they were to be removed there would be serious problems.
However, due to urbanisation,climate change and the use of pesticides, the number of bees is falling dramatically.
"If bees were to disappear from the face of the earth, humans would have just 4 years left to live," Englishbroadcasterandnaturalist,Sir David Attenborough, has said in the past.
However, this is where leaving a spoonful of sugar mixed with water out in the back garden will help.
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"This time of year bees can often look like they are dying or dead, however, they’re far from it," Attenborough said according toCountry Living.
"Bees can become tired and they simply don’t have enough energy to return to the hive, which can often result in being swept away.
"If you find a tired bee in your home, a simple solution of sugar and water will help revive an exhausted bee."Simply mix two tablespoons of white, granulated sugar with one tablespoon of water, and place on a spoon for the bee to reach."
