Bee feed & feeders 

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  Invert sugar

  Invert sugar, what is it? Invert sugar is a mixture (syrup) consisting of equal amounts of simple sugars, namely glucose and fructose (grape sugar and fruit sugar) and water. The sucrose (table sugar) is largely broken down during production, so the bees need fewer enzymes to convert the sugar into simple sugars. This helps your bees. Invert sugar is fed to bees to get them through the winter.

  Invert sugar, such as from the brands [product id=1352]Invertbee[/product], [product id=4626]API-invert[/product] or [product id=4998]BeeBoost[/product], is used as a syrup feed for the bee colony. So what is invert sugar? An excellent sugar feed for bees!

  You can buy invert sugar in our webshop. Here you will find all ready-to-use invert sugar syrups in various quantities and pack sizes. We offer packs of 14, 16 and 28 kg sugar syrup. It is also possible to make invert sugar yourself. You only have to add water to (powdered) sugar. Then mix 1 part water with 1 part [product id=1421]powdered sugar[/product] or regular sugar. Make sure the added water is cold/lukewarm to HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural, a substance toxic to bees), from forming.

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  Bee fondant

  A frequently asked question is: what is bee fondant? [category id=281]Bee fondant[/category] is a mixture of powdered sugar and a little water that is often given to bees as a temporary feed source. It is intended to help the bees during periods when there is little or no nectar and pollen because no ‘forage plants’ are in bloom or the weather is too cold for the bees to forage. We offer a wide range of different types of bee fondant. With us you can also buy ready-to-use bee fondant with, among other things, added vitamins and/or proteins. Brands you’ll find with us include [product id=2019]BeeBoost®[/product], [page controller="search" search_query="apifonda"]Apifonda[/page] (by Südzucker), [page controller="search" search_query="Fondabee"]Fondabee[/page] bee fondant, [page controller="search" search_query="FondabeeFruc"]FondabeeFruc[/page] from (Belgosuc) and various types of bee fondant from Dulcofruct. You can buy this wide assortment of bee fondant from us. The microfine sugar crystals ensure the bees take it up steadily. It is also possible to make your own bee fondant and/or sugar syrup. For 1 kg of bee fondant, mix 900 grams of [product id=1421]powdered sugar[/product] with 100 grams of water. In some situations you could also add a little of your own honey. In that case, make sure you use your own honey from your bees to prevent foulbrood or other contamination. To make 1 liter of sugar syrup use 800 grams of sugar and 500 ml of water. For large quantities it is recommended to have a [category id=139]sugar melter[/category] to use.

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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 [category id=282]protein[/category], 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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  Bee feeders

  There are several ways to feed your bees, depending on the needs of the colony and the beekeeper. Sugar syrup for winter feeding in a large feeder, or small amounts in a small sugar syrup feeder? In addition, there is bee fondant, powdered sugar, and feed with supplements. Make your own sugar syrup? You can—and it’s very easy with a sugar melter you can even make yourself! [cms id=40]Read how here...[/cms]

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  Vitamin supplements

  In this category you’ll find vitamin supplements for your bee colony. Vitamin supplements are designed to give your colony an extra boost when needed. These supplements can, for example, help strengthen your colony and improve its immunity, or help control certain bee diseases.

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  Sugar melters / Sucapi

  A sugar dissolver lets you easily make a saturated sugar solution. No electricity, hot water, or stirring required. A saturated sugar solution forms on its own. The ideal way to make sugar syrup!