I have a very weak colony..not much honey store for the winter...It was a swarm hive we installed late summer...I have been feeding syrup ..but I think they need some protien too..I have ordered the pollen substitue powder that can be made into a paddy..Where do I put this paddy or powder once I get it?
Tammy
Make sure you only put what the bees can manage Protein patties attract SHB
If they are a problem for your area then again where is Hopelessly lost?
Keith
Patty or dry pollen sub can be put on top of the brood frames. Yes watch out for those sorry shb's.
Could I just buy polen from the health food store?
Yes you could and mix it with honey to form a paste -but that is going to be a expensive patty -RDY-B