How Do Bees Keep Cool? (Water for Honey Bees) | Beekeeping with Maddie #12

The video discusses how bees keep cool during hot weather, emphasizing the importance of water for both cooling the hive and feeding larvae. It explains how bees use fanning and water evaporation to regulate hive temperature. The video also provides practical advice on creating a safe water source for bees in gardens, highlighting the need for regular water replacement and hive ventilation. Viewers are encouraged to support pollinators by setting up bee-friendly environments.

Why do bees need water inside the hive?

• To attract other insects

• To cool down the hive and feed the larvae

• To hydrate themselves

• To clean the hive

What is a simple way to provide water for bees in your garden?

• A small pond

• A birdbath

• A shallow dish with stones and water

• A deep bowl filled with water

Why is it important to replace the water in a bee watering station regularly?

• To keep the bees entertained

• To prevent the water from getting stagnant

• To attract more bees

• To make the garden look nice

What is the purpose of fanning by bees at the hive entrance?

• To signal other bees

• To dry the honey

• To create a draft of cool air

• To scare away predators

How do bees use water to cool down the hive?

• By mixing it with honey

• By spreading it over honeycomb cells and fanning

• By drinking it

• By storing it in the hive