For example, it can be used to dilute stored honey or prepare food for developing bees.

The exact needs of a colony vary with weather, colony size, available forage, and other conditions.

That’s one reason water can become especially attractive to honey bees during hot or dry periods.

Why Is a Deep Water Source Dangerous?

Here’s something many people don’t realize:

Bees can drown.

A bee landing on smooth water may have difficulty getting enough traction to climb out.

This is why simply putting a bowl of water in the garden isn’t necessarily the best solution.

A bee watering station should give insects places to land while they drink.

That’s where marbles and stones become useful.