Ultra Bee is a scientifically formulated bee feed, containing 58% crude protein and no pollen. It comes in 1 pound canisters, 10 pound pails, and 50 pound bags. If you have been raising honey bees for years, you’ll appreciate how well Ultra Bee works for your hives. Learn how to use it and save money in the process. Listed below are some tips for using it.
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Homebrew formulation of ultra bee feed doesn’t work
I’m not sure what the Homebrew formulation is, but they do have a high lipid content, including coconut oil and phytonutrient extract. They also contain spearmint and lemongrass oil, and a fancy vitamin/mineral blend. I tried to give my colonies this mixture, but nothing worked. Why? It’s too expensive, and they don’t need all that sugar!
The diets produced varying colonies and levels of performance. The Homebrew diet produced the largest colonies, which were averaged at 8.1 frames per colony. Healthy Bees produced a smaller number of frames. The results were not statistically significant for the other three diets. In addition, the Homebrew formulation did not show as high of an increase in queen production as the Global diet.
MegaBee performs better than ultra bee
The new MegaBee pollen substitute is superior to the ultra bee feed, at least according to one study. While both formulations contain the same amount of protein, Mega’s higher growth rate is due to the fact that it’s more digestible, while the Ultra Bee’s is due to the lack of beebread. However, this difference is not significant for the overall performance of these two formulations, as both were equally effective in the same set of tests.
Previously, it was suggested that the optimal diet should contain at least 20% protein. However, the Ultra Bee, AP23 and Homebrew diets contained enough protein to meet the requirements of functional diet. In fact, the results of these studies showed that diets with low protein and lipid content were more likely to produce larger colonies. While lipid-free pollen diets may have the potential to increase the population size of honeybee colonies, they may not be optimal for the long-term health of honeybee colonies.
MegaBee contains factor X
The new MegaBee superfood is a highly nutritious alternative for beekeepers who want to provide the highest quality nutrition for their colony. Developed by Dr. Gordon Wardell, this premium superfood contains an ingredient called factor X to promote the growth of healthy colonies. It is available in two forms, patty form and experimental bulk. It contains a high amount of protein, factor X, and antioxidants. It is a cost-effective bulk sub.
It has been reported that factor X can help regulate host animal physiology and microbiota. Pollens contain a higher amount of dietary fiber, ranging from 11 to 16%. The optimum ratio of sugars in this feed is 50:50, a ratio that supports a high-quality diet’s moisture content and texture. The diet contains fructose, which is highly hygroscopic. MegaBee Ultra Bee contains factor X in an amount of about 1.4 mg/kg.
Homebrew is not a good substitute for ultra bee
During the autumn to winter feeding period, the colony size of colonies fed the Global diet increased significantly, while that of the Homebrew group decreased. Colony size was also affected by feeding treatments. Homebrew and Global diets produced the biggest colonies, while both contained high levels of pollen and other nutrients. In November, these two treatments had similar impact on colony size.
The formulation of Homebrew contains expensive ingredients, including high lipid content, coconut oil, and a proprietary phytonutrient extract. Lemongrass and spearmint oils are also added to the mix, along with a fancy vitamin/mineral mixture. Despite these high-priced ingredients, Homebrew does not perform as well as the ultra-premium formulas.
Natural pollen is not a good substitute for ultra bee
Most beekeepers need to use some sort of pollen substitute to keep their colonies healthy, especially in dry summers. Last summer was particularly hard in the West, where drought had shut off their forage supply early in the season. Beekeepers who did not supplement their colonies’ diets saw their colonies shrivel up and die. So, is there an alternative to pollen?
When looking for a pollen substitute, be sure to look for raw, unprocessed material. Make sure to look for live enzymes in the product. Enzymes die at 48 degC, so look for one without high heat and high temperatures. A high-quality pollen substitute is packed with vitamins and minerals. It will mimic the flavor and nutrition of natural pollen.
Pollen substitutes don’t produce the same results as natural pollen
It’s not clear why pollen substitutes are not as effective as the real thing. The best pollen substitutes are fresh and raw, not past their prime. That means that the enzymes in pollen are still alive. High heat kills enzymes, so a good pollen substitute is not overly processed. A good pollen substitute is full of vitamins and minerals.
The results of laboratory studies aren’t always consistent with those from field studies. To be truly reliable, laboratory studies should be paired with field studies, and the two should be performed simultaneously. In fact, differences between laboratory and field study results can reveal factors that may influence the efficacy of pollen substitutes. For instance, laboratory studies can control environmental variables that are inherent in field studies, but not in beekeepers’ circumstances.
