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if you are a softie and have bees in the garden this is the time of year you will go rescuing chilled bees.
I have found the ideal reviver.
Looking for a piece of card to pick the bee up on i found a beer mat sized piece of veroboard (perforated bakelite for electronic projects) put the bee on it and went indoors looking for a means to warm her up.
Then came the idea, make a cup of coffee and balance the card on top of the coffee mug alternatly drinking the coffee and warming the bee. The warm steam coming through the holes revived the completely comatose bee in a few minutes of me sharing the cup of coffee with the bee. From black wet lump to homeward flying bee. Will add the pics tommorow.
I have found the ideal reviver.
Looking for a piece of card to pick the bee up on i found a beer mat sized piece of veroboard (perforated bakelite for electronic projects) put the bee on it and went indoors looking for a means to warm her up.
Then came the idea, make a cup of coffee and balance the card on top of the coffee mug alternatly drinking the coffee and warming the bee. The warm steam coming through the holes revived the completely comatose bee in a few minutes of me sharing the cup of coffee with the bee. From black wet lump to homeward flying bee. Will add the pics tommorow.
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