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Protein for bees 

Bees are hardworking insects that naturally forage to feed their colony in the hive or skep and to build up winter stores in the form of honey. An important part of their diet is protein, which they need for the brood nest to raise larvae. Proteinis found, among other things, in the pollen of flowers. Adequate protein keeps bees healthy. With too little protein, bee immunity declines, resulting in a weaker colony. Feeding extra protein with vitamins is therefore important if your colony is weak or the supply of natural protein from pollen is minimal. Supplemental feeding will quickly strengthen a colony.

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What to do when pollen is scarce?

Bees sometimes struggle to find enough protein, especially in the winter months or when there are few flowers nearby. To help the bees, you can provide special protein-rich feed such as our BeeBoost protein fondant or a super protein patty. We offer a wide range of bee feed in solid, soft, and even powdered forms. A very handy pollen substitute is our ApiPollen protein substitute. This product is available in a 7 kg and 2 kg pack and is comparable to BeeFeed and Ultra Bee. ApiPollen can be fed as a powder or mixed with sugar to make your own protein patties.

By planting and sowing flowers and herbs yourself, you can also help the bees. This way you can ensure there is enough forage for bees, provided you choose nectar- and pollen-rich blooms such as lavender, oregano, or catmint, along with many other plants and herbs with staggered bloom times.

 

Why is protein so important for bees?

Protein is important for bees to stay healthy so they can perform their tasks within the colony. Protein is needed to feed larvae so they can develop and grow, and for vitellogenin (a very important protein in bee blood). Bees are hardworking insects that naturally forage to feed their colony. If there is a shortage of protein or other essential nutrients, it can lead to problems with the growth and build-up of new bees and can even result in the death of the colony. Therefore, it is important to provide bees with sufficient protein to support their survival and reproduction.


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