When natural pollen is available for them to forage, they'll usually ignore pollen substitute. Once natural pollen is less available, they will begin taking pollen substitutes, Bee-Pro included.
Besides the presence of the infecting fungi and an environment conducive to the brood infection, is a genetic predisposition to the disease. The usual remedy is to quickly requeen with resistant stock.
Besides the presence of the infecting fungi and an environment conducive to the brood infection, is a genetic predisposition to the disease. The usual remedy is to quickly requeen with resistant stock.