Hi. Actually, one of the most difficult things for any wild animal is to maintain a proper salt balance; there are relatively few good natural sources of salts and other essential minerals. MANY insects will be attracted to urine, as it contains a fair number of such substances in a concentrated form - the same basic reason that so many insects are attracted to human perspiration (and also the basis for the phenomenon known as "puddling" - well known in butterflies).
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Why are bumble bees swarming dog's urine?
They are attracted to the urine. The salts in the urine are utilized by bees so this is why they drink it at times.
Why do bees like urine?
Bees are attracted to various types of urine. Farmers believe this is because of the salts and minerals found in urine.
Does dog urine attract mice-?
The dog urine does leave a smell and the mice are attracted to bad smells and rotted food. So it is possible that mice are attracted by the urine.
Would ground nesting bees be attracted to female dogs urine and if so why - would it be the sugar content?
There shouldn't be any appreciable amount of sugar, unless the dog is diabetic. They would be attracted mainly to a source of water. Bees are also often particularly attracted to water with some salts in it.
Are bees attracted to certain colors?
Bees are attracted to colorful flower patterns
What part of the flower bees are attracted to?
Bees are attracted to the nectar and pollen which the flower produces.
Why do bees get attracted to lilies?
bees get attracted to lilies because of the attractive petals and nectar
How and why are bees attracted to flowers?
Bees are attracted to flowers because of the flower's colour and scent.
What type of soft drinks are bees most attracted to?
bees are attracted to drinks like orange and grape soda.
Why do palm trees attract bees?
Bees are attracted to palm trees when they are in bloom (flowering). Bees are naturally attracted to flowers, as flower's pollen is their energy source.
What colours are bees attracted to?
anything that is bright will attract bees
Are bees attracted to vinegar?
no
Why are wasps attracted to grass?
The same reason why bees are attracted to flowers!
Are bees attracted to sound?
no, they are deaf and dumb.they are just attracted to colors.
What is a sentence for the word attracted?
The flowers attracted the bees to fly over.
What is the parasite in the Amazon river that is attracted to urine called?
Candiru But there is speculation wether or not it is attracted to urine or not
Are bees attracted to roses?
yes
Are bees and wasps attracted to red?
no
Are bees attracted to a slat water pool?
Bees do need to collect water, for drinking and to cool the hive. They are not especially attracted to salt water.
What causes bees to go to a flower?
Bees are attracted to flowers by their scent and their colors.
Are bees attracted to ginger cardamom etc?
Bees are attracted to colors as well as scents. The flowers of the ginger plant attract birds more so then bees as the pollen is located to deep in the flower.
What colour attracts bees?
I'm not an expert but bees and butterflies are attracted to bright flowers. However some are attracted by the natural colors and ultraviolet light.
Are sharks attracted to human urine?
No, they are attracted to human blood.
Are bees attracted to honey?
Yes, they are. If you leave honey out with bees around they will find it and feed.
Do two separate hypotheses that might make about bees and flowers?
Two hypotheses about bees and flowers might include that bees are attracted to purple flowers. Another one could be that bees are attracted to flowers that are brighter colors instead of dark colors.
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