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The Real Way to Save Bees During a Drought: Expert Corrects Sugar–Water Myth

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Dr. Richard Comont, science manager at Bee Conservation Trust, clarified that sugar-water 'hydration stations' do not revive bees; instead, shady patches of well-watered flowers provide the nectar and hydration bees actually need during drought conditions.

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