Your kit has been with you all season. Here is how to top it up and keep it ready for the next tired bee.
When to refill
Refill your kit at least once a year. Check it at the start of spring, before bees are out in numbers. Cloudy or dark syrup is a sign it needs replacing. Clear syrup is still good. For more on this, see how long your syrup lasts.
What you need
- Your refill bottle of bee-safe syrup
- Your kit
- Clean water for rinsing
How to refill your kit, step by step
- Unscrew or open the vial on your keyring.
- Empty any old syrup and rinse the vial with clean water.
- Fill to the line using the refill bottle. Do not overfill.
- Reseal the vial and clip it back to your keys.
The whole job takes seconds. Once resealed, your revive a bee keyring is ready to help again straight away.
What not to refill with
Use only the bee-safe syrup made for the kit. Do not refill with honey, homemade sugar water, or flavoured drinks. The syrup is made to a recipe that suits every UK bee species, so it is best not to mix your own.
How long does a refill last?
One refill bottle fills your keyring several times over. Once in the vial, the syrup stays good for about twelve months. Refilling costs less than buying a new kit, and it means no waste.
Keep your kit topped up
Order a refill bottle and you are set for the whole spring and summer. Refillable means less plastic and a kit that lasts for years.