Bees can be one of our biggest nemesis, but yet they are one of the things that help keep the human race alive. Bees are pollinators and without them we wouldn’t be alive. The plants we rely on couldn’t grow.

Bees are single-handedly responsible for feeding 90 percent of the world’s population. Unfortunately, for two million years, before the agricultural revolution, humans foraged the land and brought thousands of species of animals to extinction.

A million years ago we didn’t know better, but we do now. David Attenborough, the voice behind “The Blue Planet and Planet Earth” warns us, “If bees were to disappear from the face of the earth, humans would have just four years to live.”

Kind of scary isn’t it, but that’s the sad reality at the rate things are going. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 92-year-old documentary maker shared that in the last five years, the bee population has dropped by one-third.

But there is a way to make a difference. Of course, you could become a beekeeper and raise bees, but if that isn’t in your plans there is a much simpler option. Attenborough says that by leaving a teaspoon of sugar and water in your garden or lawn, you can help rehydrate bees when they are tired.

“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,” said Attenborough. “If you find a tired bee in your home, a simple solution of sugar and water will help revive an exhausted bee. Simply mix two tablespoons of white, granulated sugar with one tablespoon of water and place on a spoon for the bee to reach.”

In return for your kindness, bees will give you years of health and happiness. Please share this tip with your friends and family. Taking just a few minutes out of our day can make a bigger impact on bees than you might ever have imagined.