The post said: “In the last five years the bee population has dropped by 1/3. If bees were to disappear from the face of the Earth, humans would have just four years left to live.
“This time of year bees can often look like they are dying or dead, however, they’re far from it. Bees can become tired and they simply don’t have enough energy to return to the hive which can often result in being swept away.”
The post then shared instructions on putting out water mixed with sugar as a means of helping tired bees get back on their feet.
Although this post was called out as a fake and has since been deleted, it was unwittingly shared by millions and the idea that sugar water can help struggling bees is still believed by many.
source: express.co.uk