SuperBoost

[golddust-twins]

Any pros, con, experiences, comments.......inquiring minds want to know.

Corinne

[utahbeekeeper]

Ya gonna make me Google SuperBoost to find out what it is, aren't ya

[timdalyiii]

I'm definitely a good googler:

Our revolutionary new product SuperBoost (Patents Pending) developed in
collaboration between Pherotech and Texas A&M University is the ultimate solution to
improve the health and vigor of Beehives as well as improve crop pollination.
SuperBoost is a 10-component brood pheromone device that is easily hung between the
frames of beehives. The wafer release device allows workers to surround the slow
release pheromone membrane and contact minute amounts of the brood pheromone.
Scientific studies have shown excellent results. One device placed in the beehive works
for over 30 days. [data are available upon request]

Benefits for Beekeepers:
• Increases the pollen load each foraging worker brings back
to the hive by up to 100%.
• Increases the colony growth rate in the summer and winter.
• Lowers the age of first foraging by worker honey bees.
• Increases the overall health of the hive.
• Increases the number of young worker bees.
• Increases queen feeding and egg laying rate.
• Increases honey production.
• Inhibits swarming.
• Stimulates feeding on pollen patties and antibiotic supplements by
over-wintering honey bees.
Benefits for Growers:
• Increases pollen foraging on the target crop by 43%.
• Increases pollination activity of non-pollen foragers on the target crop by 54%.
• Increases the number of pollen foraging trips per unit time by up to 72%.
Benefits for Both:
• Increases the number of pollen foragers by up to 150%.
• Increases the number of nectar foragers by up to 150%.

[golddust-twins]

Thanks timdalyiii,  I have read this.  Has anyone had any experience with it?  And who is the target for this product?   Do commercial guys use it?  Do hobbist use it?   

[hardtime]

i tryed it this summer .it did not make me jump up and down with joy that is for shur.

[golddust-twins]

 hardtime, why did you choose to use it?

                                                Corinne