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Nutrition

Protein Supplemental Feeding of Honey Bees
20 Feb 2016

Protein Supplemental Feeding of Honey Bees

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Beekeeping from Passion to Profession, Nutrition | 2

After a previous in-depth presentation of the honey bee’s carbohydrate nutrition, in this article we will analyze the protein requirements of the honey bee. While the nectar (or sugar as supplemental food) represents the primary energy source for the bee, … Continued

Carbohydrate Supplemental Feeding of Honey Bees: why, when and how to feed?
6 Feb 2016

Carbohydrate Supplemental Feeding of Honey Bees: why, when and how to feed?

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Beekeeping from Passion to Profession, Nutrition | 0

As we said at the end of the previous article, we will now present all the details regarding the goals of supplemental feedings along with how to choose the right time and the best ways to do it. It is universally … Continued

Carbohydrate Nutrition of the Honey Bee: why sugar (sucrose) is the best alternative for supplemental feeding?
30 Jan 2016

Carbohydrate Nutrition of the Honey Bee: why sugar (sucrose) is the best alternative for supplemental feeding?

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Beekeeping from Passion to Profession, Nutrition | 0

After we have presented in a previous article information that will help us understand the honey bee’s carbohydrate nutrition, we will continue with an in-depth analysis of the most common substances used for supplemental feeding: sugar (sucrose), corn syrup, inverted … Continued

Honey Bee Nutrition: what carbohydrate source should we use for supplementary feeding?
11 Jan 2016

Honey Bee Nutrition: what carbohydrate source should we use for supplementary feeding?

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Beekeeping from Passion to Profession, Nutrition | 0

When we started the series Beekeeping from Passion to Profession, we wanted to address five essential topics: breeding and selection (rearing queens), honey bee nutrition, diseases, working techniques and management. The reason behind this approach was to offer all the … Continued

Protein patties for bees (updated and improved recipe)
13 Mar 2015

Protein patties for bees (updated and improved recipe)

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Nutrition | 2

We continue the series on the subject of honey bees’ nutrition with an update to our original protein patties formula. The improvement consists mainly in increasing the protein percentage by substituting 5 kg of brewer’s yeast (around 40% protein) with … Continued

The protein requirements for honey bees (part two)
11 Mar 2015

The protein requirements for honey bees (part two)

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Nutrition | 1

Before we continue with presenting the principles of selecting the appropriate protein supplements, we have to mention once again that the optimal protein source for honey bees is and always will be pollen. No other supplement can successfully replace pollen … Continued

The protein requirements for honey bees (part one)
3 Mar 2015

The protein requirements for honey bees (part one)

by ApiExpert Staff | posted in: Nutrition | 1

An increasing number of beekeepers are starting to realize the vital importance of protein in the context of honey bees nutrition. While a few years ago the sugar syrup was considered the way to go when resources are low, nowadays … Continued

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