This bee-saving kit is enclosed in a beautiful keyring. Attach it to your house or car keys so it's nice and handy for when you encounter an exhausted bee in need of help. Our wild pollinators are so valuable to the environment and our nations food security, that it really is important to help in every way we can. 

The bee revival keyring provides an emergency solution to revive an exhausted bee so it can continue its vital mission of pollination, with wild bee populations under constant threat, saving one bee at a time becomes vitally important for all of us. Making this keyring the perfect gift for any occasion.

1) Check the Symptoms

Is the bee wet? If so, you can place her in the sun to warm up. An exhausted bee, however, will appear lethargic and will probably be far away from any flowers. It is important to note that she could be only resting or actually dying. Bees don't live very long, and if she looks old or is clinging to a flower, sadly these steps won't resurrect her.

2) Stay Protected

Make sure you are protected from the bee's stinger by using your sleeve, a nearby leaf, or a container when you pick her up. Remember to be gentle. There's nothing scarier than a big human carrying you off.

3) Find a Flower

Try and find a flower nearby. If it's possible, make it a high nectar and pollen one such as buddleia, sunflowers or knapweeds. This is the high-nutrient food that she has been looking for.

4) Wait

You do need to have a little patience. The average bee resting time is about 30 minutes. Give it time and if she doesn't take it, she either can't or doesn't want it.

5) Offer a Sugar Solution

If the flower method fails, sugar water is needed. The RSPB suggests getting a small container or spoon and offering two tablespoons of granulated white sugar to one tablespoon of water. If you have your Bee Revival Keyring, this is an easy step for your spontaneous encounter with a tired bee. Remember that if she doesn't take it, don't force it on her as she will be a sticky mess and worse off than when you found her!

Key features:

• Strong aluminum shell
• Refillable bottle with natural custom cork top
• Makes a perfect gift
• 5+ uses refillable from home. Follow instructions carefully on the packaging inside alongside a ‘Welcome to the Team’ leaflet made from 100% recycled fibers.
• Designed and assembled in Exeter, UK.

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