By: Blake Shook Last month I talked about “Why Feed Pollen Patties” – This month I want to get a little more in-depth on how much and when to feed patties as well as address some questions you have raised...
Have you ever wondered where your bees forage? Me too! Did you know your honey “tells the story”? Turns out a LOT of beekeepers send honey samples to Texas A & M University for pollen testing! Full disclosure – we’ve...
By: James Elam You’ve probably heard the idiom “just chicken feed” referring to a small amount of something. You also might have heard the saying “just peanuts” with literally the same meaning. Do honey bees feed on or collect either...
The pollination of almonds in California is the single largest pollination event in the world. About 90% of the USA's almonds come from CA, and almost 80% of the world's almonds come from CA. It is the only place they...
By Blake Shook You have most likely heard about California almond pollination. It's the single largest pollination event in the world, and financially, it's what keeps most commercial beekeeping businesses alive. Bees for pollination is also one of the greatest...
By: Blake Shook A starving hive can take on many symptoms and can occur at many points throughout the year. Thus, it is important to be able to identify the symptoms. The most common conditions which can lead to this...
And the Answer is... Probably So! As we embark on what will no doubt be a long hot summer, supplementing pollen can accomplish three primary goals throughout the year: 1. Preventing nutritional deficits during pollen dearths. If you have a...
Bee prepared to intervene! By: Chari Elam As summer progresses, our bees are likely to struggle to keep up with the demands the nest requires. Here are 7 signs that starvation could be occurring in your hive. Robbing – Bees...
Why we talk about feeding so much… I'm sure you've wondered, is all this feeding really that necessary? The answer- it kinda is! Education and your success is a huge focus for us at TBS. When we talk bees, we...
I'm glad you asked! By: Blake Shook It’s a fair question. Is pollen substitute actually necessary? Why should you feed pollen substitute at all? Don’t the bees gather pollen themselves? Honey/syrup are the carbs in a bee’s diet, and pollen/pollen...
Feeding dry pollen substitute can be beneficial during the winter months, however, it is not as critical as feeding pollen patties. To feed dry pollen powder, you must place the powder outdoors, ideally at least 20 feet from your hive....
It’s a fair question! Is pollen substitute actually necessary? Why should you feed pollen substitute at all? Don’t the bees gather pollen themselves? Honey/syrup are the carbs in a bee’s diet, (See “Why Feed Syrup?”) and pollen/pollen substitute is their...
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