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
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
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
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
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
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
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
