I noticed my bees bringing in what I thought was pollen. But its fall time here in Alaska, and we had several good freezes and nothing in bloom now.
I followed them to see what they are getting and, was surprised to see them collecting a orange mold on the underside of the Fireweed leaves. Not sure if there is any nutrition in it but they seam to think so.
Has anyone else ever seen bees bring in anything other than pollen. ?
BTW I have pollen patties on at the moment too,they are eating up.
I followed them to see what they are getting and, was surprised to see them collecting a orange mold on the underside of the Fireweed leaves. Not sure if there is any nutrition in it but they seam to think so.
Has anyone else ever seen bees bring in anything other than pollen. ?



BTW I have pollen patties on at the moment too,they are eating up.
