Feeding Summer Pollen
Feeding pollen patties during the harsh summer months is a vital practice for beekeepers, especially in regions like Texas where natural pollen is scarce.
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By: Chari Elam September? You’ve got to be kidding me! We’ve gone from Spring to Fall (well almost) – just like that! September implies cool mornings, sipping hot coffee on the porch, enjoying the change in the seasons…NOT! It is...
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...