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This pollen substitute comes in 10 pound packages. It contains over 40% protein and every essential amino acid required for maintaining healthy bees. Iso-leucine is over the 4% required level needed for bees to digest all the protein they consume. Spring feeding is essential for early spring buildup. Fall feeding is essential for bees to maintain a high level of body mass protein, needed to survive the winter. Low body protein is a cause for “dwindling diseaseâ€, nosema, symptoms of EFB, as well as shortening a bee life span. For details and more information on why feeding a high protein formula is necessary, containing all the essential amino acids as outlined by DeGroot, see http:// .au/Library/pollen/nutrition.html This pollen substitute has a shelf life of two years as long as it is protected from moisture. Make patties for feeding inside the hive, or feed dry formula from a platform feeder when natural pollen is not available. We also feed by placing dry substitute on a paper towel on top of the frames. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
P-durham@machine--tools.com (Patricia Durham) for additional information. This email is used for forwarding to newsgroup user.
