Q: What is a good supplement to feed my bees?
A: We offer a supplement obtained from a friend in California that's been keeping bees for over 50 years. Even if there is some food coming in, there may not always be enough with high nutritional values from what they are getting in the fields. We can provide some of what they may be missing to help keep healthier and stronger colonies, a key to successful hives... (see more...)
The bees of today face challenges in the world that they did not evolve with over the millions of years they have been on the planet. Chemicals, pesticides and fungicides in particular, are a big concern and can whip out a colony in short order. Without a high quality diverse diet, much like anything else, people included, the immunize system of the colony can suffer.
Feeding syrup and pollen subs when there is little nectar and/or pollen coming in from the fields is needed, but while these subs help keep bees alive during hard times, they do not fully replace the nutrition mother nature can provide. So, if we want healthy strong colonies and we want them to grow - as we often do, especially with young starter colonies, we often need to help.
There is no "perfect" replacement for what nature can provide, and as of yet, science has not developed a "Puppy Chow" version of replacement bee food. Meaning, there is not one single product on the market that sustains bees for more than a couple of months.
MelliferaBoost ® is a proprietary blend of a functional protein, plant flavonoid, nutraceutical, phytosterol, and essential oils in an invert sugar base. Melliferaboost® has the benefit of allowing more eggs to reach maturity, aid in bees attaining a heavier overall body weight, helps fight a multitude of brood ailments, also helps in protecting the bee gut environment while boosting the bee’s immune system. The ingredients in Melliferaboost® help to supplement the nutrients missing from artificial diets, helping to stimulate their immune and detoxification genes. Ease of application is another benefit of Melliferaboost®, saving time and additional expense. Each treatment is applied by sprinkling the dry powder directly inside the colony with immediate effects to the bees. No need to purchase additional syrup that may induce robbing or delay the Melliferaboost® effect.
How often should Melliferaboost® be used?
If bees are stressed and brood development is unsatisfactory, the therapeutic dose is recommended.
Therapeutic Dose: Two (1 oz) scoops per hive; repeat treatment in 10 days.
For healthy bees needing a boost before a new season or when nectar supply is scarce, the maintenance dose is recommended.
Maintenance Dose: One (1 oz) scoop per hive; repeat treatment in 10 days.
Q: How much bleach per gallon of sugar syrup is recommended for preserving bee food?
A: 1 teaspoon of unscented, household bleach per gallon of sugar syrup to help prevent mold and slow down fermentation.
It's important to use plain, unscented bleach and not environmentally-friendly substitutes.
Heating the water will help to dissolve the sugar, then allow to cool to room temperature before feeding the bees.
Add the bleach to the water before adding the sugar, especially if you're making a larger batch and plan to store it.
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