Saving the Honey Bees
Our Mission is Honey Bee Preservation
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At Vegas Bees, our mission is to protect and preserve bees by providing them with a comfortable environment in the Joshua Tree Preserve.
Through our bee removal and relocation services in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, we ensure these honeybees continue to thrive.
The Joshua Tree Preserve is home to our rescued honey bees. Thanks to the preserve's natural beauty, forage, and dedicated care, our hives are doing well.
The bees have access to little ponds and solar-powered water fountains for hydration, which are vital for their survival and attract various wildlife to the preserve.
This pristine desert location offers clean air and beautiful weather, which contribute to the bees' overall well-being.
Bees and Fresh Water Fountains
Solar Water Fountains
Importance of Fresh Water for Bees
Fresh water is essential for honey bees, and the solar-powered fountains at the preserve provide a reliable source of clean water throughout the day.
By ensuring a steady supply of fresh water, we contribute to the health of the bees and the delicate balance of the desert ecosystem.
We hope you will make one for your backyard. Remember to keep it shallow, as bees don't do well in swimming pools.
Winning Water Source Ideas
Easy DIY Water Stations
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The bees carry a significant amount of the water back to their hives, but many other creatures also enjoy this fresh water.
The sound of running water attracts a variety of wildlife, including coyotes, wild cats, ground squirrels, lizards, various birds, and foxes, to name just a few.
We have four fountains and three ponds set up throughout the preserve. Please take a look at our honeybee water fountain.
We understand how crucial a fresh water supply is to all our bees and the other inhabitants of the Joshua Tree Preserve.
Watching them all stop by for a drink and relax by the fountains brings us great joy.
These fountains are easy to maintain and care for. We hope you'll be inspired to create one for your backyard.
Water Soaked Sponges
PVC Pipe Hydro Station
Bee Hydro Station in Action
Water Water Everywhere
50 Gallon Pond
Where There is Water, You'll Find Life
We set up this 50-gallon pond over a year ago. It is the busiest water feature on our property as well.
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There are too many animals and birds that visit it to list. However, we intended that the bees would have their separate area to get water undisturbed.
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The bees do visit it in great numbers, and so do all the other wildlife that comes to the preserve. We should have seen that would be the case from the start!
Our High Desert Honey Bee Yard
Joshua Tree Preserve
Creating a Healthy Environment for Bees and Wildlife
The Joshua Tree Preserve in the high desert of Arizona is home to our rescued honey bees.
The four-acre preserve is situated 3,500 feet above sea level and boasts clean air, a stunning desert environment, and beautiful weather.
The bees thrive in this pristine natural area. To ensure their comfort, we provide bee water fountains and shady spots for their hives.
Insulate Your Beehives
We Have Insulation on Year Round
To create the ideal environment for our honeybees, we implement several measures to protect them from the harsh desert climate.
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Insulated hives are crucial for shielding the bees from freezing winters and scorching summers.
We also plant shade trees, provide wind blockers, and cover the hive roofs with large foam boards to provide additional protection from the sun's extreme heat.
Through our consistent efforts to improve their living conditions, we contribute to the long-term survival of the honey bee population.
Check out our Bee Friends, who also do great things for the bees.
This Apimaye beehive is insulated, wind and sun-blocked, with a foam board top.