Plastic Bee Feeder – Honey Bee Watering & Feeding Tool

Keep Your Hive Hydrated & Healthy with the Plastic Bee Feeder

Give your bee colonies the consistent nutrition and hydration they need to thrive. This practical plastic bee feeder is designed to safely deliver sugar syrup or fresh water to your bees — minimising drowning risk while maximising easy access. Whether you're a hobbyist beekeeper or managing multiple hives, this feeder is an essential tool for maintaining a productive and happy apiary.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Efficient Bee Hydration: Supplies your colonies with sugar syrup or water quickly and safely, supporting colony health and productivity year-round.
• Drowning-Prevention Design: The bright yellow structured grid base gives bees a stable landing and feeding platform, keeping them safe while they drink.
• Clear Translucent Cup: Easily monitor liquid levels at a glance — no need to disassemble the feeder to check if it needs a top-up.
• Durable Plastic Construction: Built from lightweight, practical plastic that's easy to clean and designed to withstand regular apiary use.
• Easy to Fill & Clean: The simple two-part design (translucent container + yellow feeding platform) makes filling, refilling, and cleaning a breeze — promoting good hygiene in your apiary.
• Supports Colony Growth: Providing a consistent, accessible food source — especially during lean foraging seasons — helps strengthen and expand your bee colonies.

Specifications

• Material: Plastic
• Cup Diameter: Approx. 7 cm (2.80")
• Cup Height: Approx. 13 cm (5.24")
• Base Length: Approx. 15.0 cm (5.91")
• Base Width: Approx. 8.4 cm (3.31")
• Available In: 1-Pack, 2-Pack, or 3-Pack

Package Contents

• 1 × Bee Feeder (per unit)

Ideal For

• Hobby beekeepers and apiarists
• Sugar syrup and water feeding
• Spring build-up and late-season supplemental feeding
• Maintaining hive health during dry or lean foraging periods

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For more information on the importance of bee health and pollinator conservation, visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Pollinators page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What liquid can I put in the plastic bee feeder?

A: The bee feeder is suitable for sugar syrup (a common supplemental feed for honey bees) or plain fresh water. Sugar syrup is especially useful during spring build-up, autumn preparation, and periods when natural nectar sources are scarce.

Q: How does the bee feeder prevent bees from drowning?

A: The yellow base features a structured grid platform that gives bees a safe, stable surface to land and drink from. This design keeps bees above the liquid level so they can access the syrup or water without falling in and drowning.

Q: How do I clean the plastic bee feeder?

A: Simply disassemble the two-part feeder — separate the translucent cup from the yellow base — and rinse both pieces with warm water. The straightforward design makes cleaning quick and easy, helping you maintain good hygiene in your apiary.

Q: Is the 3-pack better value for multiple hives?

A: Yes! If you manage more than one hive, the 2-pack or 3-pack options offer great value, ensuring each colony has its own dedicated feeder and reducing competition between bees at a single feeding station.