Carl2 New Bee Joined Feb 6, 2023 Messages 3 Reaction score 3 Location Graysville, PA Number of Hives 2 Feb 15, 2023 #1 Should a pollen substitute be add to the sugar water or should I just use a good pollen patty along with the sugar water.
Should a pollen substitute be add to the sugar water or should I just use a good pollen patty along with the sugar water.
Ian123 Queen Bee *** Joined Jun 20, 2018 Messages 6,356 Reaction score 4,786 Location surrey Hive Type None Feb 15, 2023 #2 For many of us in the Uk we have an abundance of early pollen and few in all honesty use patties….you’ll have to consider your local area or if it’s needed. I’m not aware of a substitute you add to syrup most are additional patties.
For many of us in the Uk we have an abundance of early pollen and few in all honesty use patties….you’ll have to consider your local area or if it’s needed. I’m not aware of a substitute you add to syrup most are additional patties.
ericbeaumont Queen Bee *** BeeKeeping Supporter Joined Sep 23, 2010 Messages 4,110 Reaction score 4,199 Location North London, West Essex and Surrey Hive Type National Number of Hives 70 Feb 15, 2023 #3 Carl2 said: sugar water Click to expand... Do they need sugar water?
blackcloud Drone Bee BeeKeeping Supporter Joined Feb 8, 2019 Messages 1,495 Reaction score 1,276 Location Kingdom of Herefordshire Hive Type National Feb 16, 2023 #4 You could end up contaminating the honey crop.