As spring unfolds, bees begin their brood production again. Offering pollen substitute patty can help get their season underway in an ideal manner.
Mann Lake provides various varieties of patties, and recently conducted a test comparing their Natural variety against more popular varieties.
Contents
High Protein Content
Mann Lake Pollen Patties contain high protein contents that make them an ideal supplement to feeding bees during times of dearth, when natural pollen sources cannot meet their nutritive requirements.
The patty contains beneficial vitamins, lipids, and minerals specifically tailored to provide honey bees with essential nutrition. With a complete amino acid profile and no animal by-products found here, honey bees will receive everything they require from this delicious treat!
This patty is composed of high quality plant-based ingredients and USA sourced natural pollen that has been exposed to radiation for an enhanced pollen replacement and food source for bee colonies. Available both syrup and dry form.
Natural Pollen
Beekeepers typically use syrup or pollen patties as supplemental feeding in an attempt to increase colony growth rate and build stores for winter, while taking into account local conditions when considering whether such measures are necessary or appropriate.
Bees can gather pollen in the fall and store it until fresh pollination becomes available; in many areas this provides enough pollen storage capacity for them to last through winter until fresh pollination becomes available.
Beekeepers use Mann Lake pollen patties made with natural pollen substitute and cane sugar that are free from animal byproducts and contaminants as a natural source of protein and other essential nutrients to the bee colony. The patties can be placed into hive top feeders so bees can consume them freely or placed near their brood nest for easy access to this food source.
Easy to Prepare
Pollen patties don’t contain actual pollen, but they provide essential protein and other essential nutrition to support brood rearing in honey bee colonies that have diminished food supplies. They also supply carbohydrates and fats which may save struggling colonies from starvation.
To create a pollen patty, combine sugar and water until all of the sugar has dissolved, add pollen substitute or your own pollen, mix to form wet peanut butter consistency, then place on wax paper folded over. Some beekeepers add an additional drop of Honeybee Healthy for extra effectiveness.
Not every beekeeper needs to utilize these feeders; some colonies can function perfectly well without them in areas that receive a consistent pollen flow throughout the year. Simply monitor your colony in late fall to make any necessary adjustments based on its needs.
Easy to Store
An excellent tip when it comes to storing products is keeping them cool until needed, keeping the freshness intact while protecting from external influences such as weather. In some instances, freezer storage may also provide longer-term preservation.
Pollen patties provide a useful supplement for beekeepers looking to promote early brood build-up or those with weak colonies who want to improve them, or who rent out their hives as pollination services. They may even come in handy as rental accommodations!
These pollen patties are constructed with premium ingredients sourced from natural USA-sourced pollen and contain balanced nutrition for bees to ward off mite invasions, such as vitamins, lipids, minerals, and amino acids. Furthermore, their preparation is easy. A must have for any beekeeper’s toolbox as they store easily in either refrigerators or freezers and offer an economical protein source which may increase brood and honey yields.
