Detailed Guide
Detailed Guide
Detailed Guide
First, find a suitable location for your bee waterer. It should be in a sunny spot, protected from the wind, and near plants that bees frequent.
Next, fill your shallow dish or saucer with water and add the small rocks, pebbles, or marbles to the dish.
Finally, place the waterer in your chosen location and keep an eye on the water level.
Maintenance Tips
You need to make sure to change the water regularly as well as refill during hot weather.
Stagnant water can attract mosquitoes and other pests, which can be harmful to bees. Fresh water is also more appealing to bees, encouraging them to return.
Change Water Regularly
Change Water Regularly
Next, you have to clean the waterer often to prevent algae and mold from growing.
Use a gentle brush and mild soap, then rinse thoroughly to ensure no soap residue remains and keeps the water safe for the bees.
Inspect the Marbles
Inspect the Marbles
Lastly, inspect the pebbles or marbles in the waterer. Over time, they can become dirty or slimy.
You rinse them off or replace them to maintain a safe landing spot for the bees.
Some other designs of bee waterer you can refer to:
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