Beekeepers Blog

This article breaks down how much and when to feed pollen patties, how to avoid Small Hive Beetles, and what to do if your bees aren’t eating them—covering the essentials for effective protein feeding.

Bees need protein just as much as they need carbs, and natural pollen isn’t always available year-round. Feeding a quality pollen substitute helps fill nutritional gaps, support brood rearing, and keep hives healthier during times of poor pollen flow.

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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...