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There are specific reasons and seasons for feeding bees, and as beekeepers, our goal is to maintain strong, healthy colonies that can thrive year-round.
A key responsibility is ensuring the bees have sufficient food supplies.
Nectar, their carbohydrate source, consists almost entirely of sucrose (similar to white table sugar) and water.
In contrast, pollen provides the necessary protein to complement nectar and is essential for brood production. Early-season protein helps the colony transition from Winter to the growth phase in Spring.
While honeybees undoubtedly prefer natural pollen, in cases of shortages or adverse conditions preventing foraging, using a pollen substitute might be a suitable option for you and your bees.
A key responsibility is ensuring the bees have sufficient food supplies.
Nectar, their carbohydrate source, consists almost entirely of sucrose (similar to white table sugar) and water.
In contrast, pollen provides the necessary protein to complement nectar and is essential for brood production. Early-season protein helps the colony transition from Winter to the growth phase in Spring.
While honeybees undoubtedly prefer natural pollen, in cases of shortages or adverse conditions preventing foraging, using a pollen substitute might be a suitable option for you and your bees.