The ethics of beekeeping can depend on the practices of the beekeeper. Ethical beekeeping prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the bees. This can include practices such as leaving enough honey for the bees to eat over the winter, rather than replacing it with sugar water, and managing pests and diseases in a way that minimizes harm to the bees. Ethical beekeepers also aim to minimize stress to the bees during hive inspections and honey extraction.