Bee-Pro dry pollen substitute contains the best nutrients available for the production of larval food! Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Different protein sources contain different amino acid levels; it’s for this reason that a mixture of protein sources should be included in a pollen substitute.
A correct amino acid balance is the key to efficient utilization of protein. Protein quality is determined by the level of essential amino acids. A shortage of any one essential amino acid makes overall protein utilization by the bee less efficient:
- For example, the bees require 4% Iso-leucine
- If the current feed you are using only has 3% Iso-leucine, your bees can only utilize 75% of the available protein
Bee-Pro can be fed in dry form in a pollen feeder box placed in the yard or made into patties by mixing with high fructose corn syrup or sugar syrup and placed in the hive.
Bee-Pro Dry Pollen Substitute Features:
- Free of all contaminants, natural pollens may contain pesticide residue and disease carrying bacteria (foulbrood)
- Can be used for building colonies in late winter or early spring, to prepare for pollination and to maintain or increase brood production prior to and after honey flow
- Gives your bees the best nutrients available for the production of larval food
- High protein pollen substitute which supplies the lipids, minerals, and B-complex vitamins honey bees need to produce larval food
- Specially formulated for the commercial beekeeper who is feeding syrup as the source of carbohydrates in the bee’s diet
- Contains not less than 40% protein
For higher 58% protein feed see UltraBee dry feed
Exact container styles for the various sizes may differ from the photos.
Bee-Pro Dry Pollen Substitute
Bee-Pro High-Protein Dry Pollen Substitute
Signs Your Colony May Need Supplemental Protein
At Meyer Bees, our beekeeping supplies include supplements for your bees’ maximum productivity. Although not every honey bee colony needs a pollen substitute, certain conditions may suggest that additional protein could be beneficial:
- If bees have few flowering plants and pollen around the hive, natural protein sources may be limited.
- A colony raising high amounts of brood has increased nutritional demands.
- Periods between major nectar and pollen flows can temporarily reduce available forage, especially when extreme weather limits bee activity.
Bee-Pro Dry Pollen Substitute Features:
- Free of all contaminants, natural pollens may contain pesticide residue and disease carrying bacteria (foulbrood)
- Can be used for building colonies in late winter or early spring, to prepare for pollination and to maintain or increase brood production prior to and after honey flow
- Bee Pro Gives your bees the best nutrients available for the production of larval food
- High protein pollen substitute which supplies the lipids, minerals, and B-complex vitamins honey bees need to produce larval food
- Specially formulated for the commercial beekeeper who is feeding syrup as the source of carbohydrates in the bee’s diet
- Contains not less than 40% protein
A correct amino acid balance is the key to efficient utilization of protein. Protein quality is determined by the level of essential amino acids. A shortage of any one essential amino acid makes overall protein utilization by the bee less efficient:
- For example, the bees require 4% Iso-leucine
- If the current feed you are using only has 3% Iso-leucine, your bees can only utilize 75% of the available protein
Manage your colony with the right bee nutrition. Shop for Bee-Pro at Meyer Bees today or speak with us for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I feed Bee-Pro to my bees?
You can feed Bee Pro dry in a pollen feeder box placed in your yard, so bees can collect it as needed. You can also mix it with high-fructose corn syrup or sugar syrup to make patties and place them inside the hive.
When should I use Bee-Pro?
Use it to build up colonies in late winter or early spring and to prepare for pollination. It also helps maintain or increase brood production before and after the honey flow.
How can I tell if natural pollen is available?
Watch for bees returning with pollen on their legs and check for flowering plants near the hive, as it shows that bees are finding natural pollen nearby.
Is Bee-Pro safer than natural pollen?
Yes. Bee-Pro is free of contaminants, while natural pollen can carry pesticide residue and disease-causing bacteria such as foulbrood. This can give beekeepers greater control over the supplemental protein source they provide. However, Bee-Pro is only a supplement and does not replace the value of good-quality, naturally collected pollen.
What sizes does Bee-Pro come in, and is there a higher-protein option?
Bee-Pro is available in 1-pound, 10-pound, and 40-pound sizes. If you want a higher 58% protein feed, check out UltraBee dry feed.
