Winter patties are a beekeeper’s best friend when it comes to keeping bees healthy and well fed during the cold months of winter. These high protein feeds contain all known nutritional needs in an appetizing blend of carefully chosen ingredients that makes it highly palatable for bees.
When temperatures drop and your bees are running low on food stores, AP23 winter patties make a great alternative. At 4% protein and 96% carbohydrates, these patties provide all-round nutrition for winter honey bees.
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Product Description
AP23 Winter Patties are a high carbohydrate feed designed to supplement honeybee colonies during the winter months when stores of nectar may be low. Made with Sugar, AP23 and Honey-B-Healthy, these treats offer great value at an affordable price point.
For winter feeding your Langstroth hives, this product is an ideal addition. Simply lift the top box off your hives and place one or two of these patty-shaped wonders on top of each brood frame.
These will last for several weeks, so you may want to add more as the season progresses. Combining them with medicated feed like Pro Health can enhance your bees’ performance. It’s wise to store them in the freezer until needed again; Mann Lake Ltd offers bulk purchases or smaller sizes can be found from local feed suppliers at lower costs.
Product Benefits
Winter patties are an excellent way to provide your bees with carbohydrate-rich food when nectar isn’t available. These contain AP23, a high protein feed designed for beekeepers of all levels, and Honey-B-Healthy, an essential oil preparation designed to boost bees’ immune systems.
When feeding your bees winter patties, the ideal time is late fall or early winter when temperatures are still moderate. However, only feed them if you feel that they need it – never feed them just because it’s convenient!
Winter patties differ from pollen patties in that they do not promote brood expansion (the opposite of what pollen patties do). Instead, they provide energy to keep your bees healthy and active throughout the colder months.
To utilize winter patties in your Langstroth hive or double brood chamber before replacing the upper box, place one directly atop each chamber. Starting with two patties at first is recommended and then adding more as your colony grows in strength.
Ingredients
Winter patties are a food supplement beekeepers can use to provide their bees with carbohydrates during the winter. These tasty treats can be bought from commercial manufacturers or made at home using simple ingredients.
Patties are made with sugar, water, some pollen substitutes and oil. Once formed into flat patties, these patties can be placed inside the hive as needed to maintain bee energy levels during prolonged cold weather conditions.
AP23 Winter Patties are a high carbohydrate feed designed for bee colonies that may be low on stores during the winter months. Each package contains sugar, AP23, and Honey-B-Healthy for added nutrition.
Patties can be placed atop of a brood chamber in a hive, directly on top of the frames. This position puts bees close to where they gather for warmth in cold weather.
Storage
Winter patties are an excellent way to provide your honey bees with a store of food that will sustain them through the winter. Additionally, they stimulate brood production, increasing the amount of food available for spring swarming.
They can be stored in either your hive or freezer, depending on what you need. They’re also great for keeping small hive beetles and other pests away from your hives.
Artificial pollen 23 (AP23) is one of the most sought-after bee feeds available, and these winter patties provide excellent nutrition to boost bee health during cold weather. Made with premium ingredients like sugar, AP23 and Honey-B-Healthy, AP23 offers plenty of nutritional value to boost their health in wintertime.
These winter versions of pollen patties have a lower protein level, making them suitable for late-winter feeding and the most cost-effective option for your bees. With just enough carbohydrates and protein to get through winter, these patties make an excellent supplement to any honeybee’s diet.
