In a significant step forward for pollinator health, APIX Biosciences, in partnership with scientists at Washington State University, has announced the development of a revolutionary pollen-replacing feed for honey bees. This new food source is the first of its kind demonstrated to sustain honey bee colonies and support continuous brood rearing for months without any access to natural pollen.
The decline in natural forage due to habitat loss, monoculture farming, and climate change has put unprecedented nutritional stress on honey bee colonies. While supplemental “pollen patties” have been used for decades, they have never been able to fully replace the nutritional complexity of natural pollen. Our new feed, developed over more than a decade of research, provides the complete balance of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that a colony needs to thrive.
The innovation has already been validated in the field by leading beekeepers. Chris Hiatt, past president of the American Honey Producers Association, noted the trials showed “great promise.” Ryan Burris, President of the California State Beekeepers Association, who has used the feed for two years, stated, “It performs very well. I’m going to be buying it myself.” He added that it helped his split hives “take off and get going a lot faster than I anticipated.”
This breakthrough represents a new era in proactive hive management, giving beekeepers a powerful tool to build more resilient and productive colonies, even in times of nutritional dearth.
To learn more about the science behind our nutritional solutions and how they can benefit your operation, please contact us.
