1. First of all, bees need to have ready access to food, which for them, is nectar. This is a very sweet substance found in flowers that bees need to survive. Some flowers have more than others and these are the favourites of the bees. If it is possible, try to have any of these plants near by.
- Lilacs
- Lavender
- Wisteria
- Mint
- Sunflowers
- Poppies
- Black Eyed Susan
- Lantana
- Snapdragons
- Sedums
- Pale Purple Coneflower
- Bluebells
- Ivy
- Shrub Willows
2. If you are not so hot at gardening, you can simply have a patch of garden as a wild area. There are lots of plants that humans consider weeds that are actually brilliant food for bees. They are
- Sweet clover
- Thistle
- Alfalfa
- Dandelion
3. If you come across a bee that is injured, acting sluggishly or is very tired, here are some ways that you can help it.
- Seal it in a well ventilated container and bring it indoors. Bees get very cold, very quickly and cannot take off if their body heat is below a certain temperature. When releasing it back, put the container outside, take the lid off and leave it there.
- If a bee has fallen into a liquid or has got wet, then take it to a dry place to dry off a bit.
- Sugar water or honey is a great restorative for bees. Place a saucer with very sugary, sugar water on it or a dollop of honey on it next to the bee. If it needs some encouragement, then gently coax it on with a piece of paper or similar. Be very careful not to hurt the bee or make an injury worse.
- Never touch it directly with skin. Although bees die soon after stinging someone or something, they will still do it if they think that they are in danger. Don't give them any reason to think they are in danger.
4. Try to use limited amounts of pesticides, or preferably, use natural alternatives. Always store them properly and make sure that they don't leak.
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