Honey Bee Health Items
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BeeBites Bee SuperFood Patties
Price range: $3.95 through $167.58 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
BeeBites Patties Bee Protein Supplement
Price range: $7.95 through $176.40 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Amino-B Booster
Price range: $22.95 through $149.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Apis Biologix BIO-CONTROL
Price range: $25.99 through $69.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Hive Alive
Price range: $29.95 through $423.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Honey B Healthy Original
Price range: $22.95 through $475.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Honey B Healthy Plus
Price range: $24.95 through $144.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Pro Health
Price range: $34.95 through $499.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Super DFM Microbial
Price range: $22.95 through $119.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Super Fuel Probiotic Fondant for Honey Bees
Price range: $6.95 through $176.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
SuperDFM +P801 with Pediococcus Bacteria
Price range: $85.00 through $350.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
SuperDFM Extend Probiotic
Price range: $95.00 through $950.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Health Items for your bees! We offer a wide variety of bee feeds and health items with a range of options for administering solid and liquid feed, with or without the protein that stimulates brood production.
Benefits of additional feeding for a bee colony:
- When starting package bees or nucleus colonies on new equipment, feeding stimulates comb building and brood production.
- If early spring flowers are delayed by bad weather and honey reserves are depleted, bee feeding prevents spring starvation.
- If honey stores are low going into the fall, bee feed provides enough resources for the winter.
- Emergency bee feeding is essential for the health of the hive during harsh winters; we recommend a solid bee feed such as Hive Alive Fondant.
Honeybee Health Items for Colony Care
Signs a Honeybee Colony May Need Supplemental Feeding
A colony's condition offers useful clues when natural forage is not meeting its nutritional needs. Light honey stores or reduced brood rearing may warrant a closer inspection. Weather also affects forage availability, so we recommend assessing food stores alongside current field conditions before supplemental feeding.
How to Choose the Right Bee Feed for Your Colony
The right feed depends on the needs of your colony and how you plan to administer it. When selecting from our honeybee health items, consider:
- Colony stage: Newly established colonies often have different nutritional demands than established hives.
- Feed purpose: Identify the main goal, such as supporting brood rearing or maintaining adequate food reserves.
- Season and weather: Temperature and forage conditions influence which feeding approach fits the situation.
As a trusted beekeeping supplier, Meyer Bees offers products for practical hive management and supplemental feeding.
Explore our honeybee health items to find feeding options that fit your colonies. Contact us today to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is supplemental feeding most useful?
Supplemental feeding may be useful when natural food sources are limited or a colony's honey reserves are low. Meyer Bees notes that feeding can support colonies when starting packages or nucs, when spring flowers are delayed, or when stores are low heading into winter.
What types of bee feed are available?
Meyer Bees offers several feeding options, including liquid feeds, pollen substitutes, and protein patties. The health-items collection also includes feed supplements that can be added to sugar syrup or other bee feed.
When is solid bee feed used?
Solid feed can be useful when syrup is not practical, particularly during cold winter weather. Meyer Bees recommends options such as Hive Alive Fondant for emergency winter feeding when colonies need additional food.
Can honeybee feed supplements be added to sugar syrup?
Some honeybee feed supplements, such as Honey-B-Healthy or Hive Alive, can be added to sugar syrup before being provided to a colony. Meyer Bees notes that sugar syrup can be fed using a frame feeder, top feeder, or another type of feeder.
