diff --git a/bee.lua b/bee.lua
index 7c3de76..cfd70cc 100644
--- a/bee.lua
+++ b/bee.lua
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- beehive workings
 minetest.register_abm({
 	nodenames = {"mobs:beehive"},
-	interval = 6,
+	interval = 12,
 	chance = 6,
 	catch_up = false,
 	action = function(pos, node)