Beekeepers help bee drinking trough from China

"Without water and not there, and not syudy." This line from a song from the mid-30s is relevant not only for people, but also for insects. Thanks to a special drinking bowl from China, the beekeeper will be able to provide his "wards" with water.

Often the apiary is located near a garden, field, pasture or meadow. Sadly, there may not be any water bodies nearby. And without water, a small insect organism is not able to fully function. Thermoregulation and metabolism are impaired. Moreover, in the winter, these "hard workers" need special feeding. Sugar solution is ideal for this purpose.

Features of drinkers

In the spring, this equipment is indispensable. If they start spending their energy and time looking for life-giving moisture, this will lead to a decrease in their activity. Insects give the lion's share of their energy to carry out many vital processes. It is in the spring season that begins:

• construction of honeycombs;
• laying eggs;
• reproduction of brood.

A lack of moisture will lead to exhaustion of the bees. Also, with the onset of cold and nasty weather, honey plants begin to starve. Feeding is vital for them, and this can only be done with the help of drinkers. A special thread in each cap allows it to be attached to the neck of a regular bottle. The benefits of this product include the following:

• the drinker is made of environmentally friendly plastic that does not emit toxic substances;
• the surface is perforated (32 holes), which means that insects will drink water in an orderly and sufficient quantity. As a result, the whole family can receive refreshment at the same time;
• tank dimensions: width - 3.5 cm, length - 4.5 cm, and height - 3.8 cm;
• the material is not very thick, so the liquid can warm up quickly enough;
• universal design is suitable for different types of hives;
• the white color of the container allows you to control the degree of water pollution.

Remarkably, these drinkers from China have other practical features as well. They protect insects from drowning and getting wet. Among other things, the liquid in the tank will be clean for a long time, since honey plants do not bathe in it.

Bees should not be given cold water. Otherwise, their body is supercooled, and they die, never reaching their hives.

Purchase

For amateur beekeepers, this drinker model is the most successful option. A small apiary does not need bulky installations. Moreover, on Aliexpress you can buy a whole set of drinking bowls at once, consisting of 5 copies. The cost of goods is 142 rubles. for the party. But in online stores the picture is completely different. The price of one such part will be from 90 rubles, and for five pieces you will have to pay 450 rubles. Therefore, it is more profitable to purchase the Chinese version of the drinkers.