Bee Nutrition & Foraging

As winter approaches, bees need a reliable source of food to survive the cold months. A candy board is a quick and convenient way to provide bees with the necessary sustenance to stay healthy and active. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to make a candy board for winter […]

Honey bees are a critical component of our ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in pollination and food production. However, the importance of water for honey bees is often overlooked, despite being an essential element for their survival and overall well-being. Water is essential for honey bee hydration, aiding in the regulation of body temperature, digestion,

Let’s get one thing clear from the outset – bees feed themselves. And they feed themselves above all else on nectar and honey. That said, there are several ways in which a beekeeper can help out with a little additional nutrition. Whether it be sugar water, pollen patties, or corn syrup, there could be any

In warmer climates, where bees can forage earlier in the season, it’s generally advisable to leave behind about 40 pounds of honey for a hive of average size (let’s define ‘average’ as a full hive occupying a 10-frame deep box). For moderate climates that experience some colder temperatures, 60 pounds of honey is a good

Bees primarily feed on nectar and pollen. Nectar, a sweet liquid produced by flowers, is a major source of energy for bees, supplying them with sugars necessary for flight and daily activities. Pollen, on the other hand, provides bees with proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, crucial for larval development and overall health. While adult bees

Bees typically prefer natural sources of nectar over sugar water due to the complex range of nutrients found in natural nectar that sugar water lacks. Nectar from flowers contains not just sucrose but also other essential nutrients and trace elements vital for a bee’s health. Sugar water, primarily made of sucrose and water, lacks these