Lucylemonpip
New Bee
Hi
I don't keep bees or anything, but I do love them and think they are beautiful creatures. If I find one that has got cold or hungry, I always give it some sugared water and some warmth and, apart from once, they have all revived and flown off, which is very gratifying and a lovely sight to see.
However, today, I rescued a bee and for the first time, saw 3 little creatures running around on it. I felt that these must be mites and later looked them up on the Internet. I have now read about various ways to rid hives of mites, but does anyone have any advice for me, such that if I see mites again, I can help an individual bees out. I have read about powdered sugar, but don't know what this is exactly, but if you have any advice, I'd be really grateful.
I don't keep bees or anything, but I do love them and think they are beautiful creatures. If I find one that has got cold or hungry, I always give it some sugared water and some warmth and, apart from once, they have all revived and flown off, which is very gratifying and a lovely sight to see.
However, today, I rescued a bee and for the first time, saw 3 little creatures running around on it. I felt that these must be mites and later looked them up on the Internet. I have now read about various ways to rid hives of mites, but does anyone have any advice for me, such that if I see mites again, I can help an individual bees out. I have read about powdered sugar, but don't know what this is exactly, but if you have any advice, I'd be really grateful.