Mann LakeFD357 Bee Pro Patties with Pro Health, 10-Pound

Mann LakeFD357 Bee Pro Patties with Pro Health, 10-Pound

Q: Picking up NUK this spring (frame swap). Want to close off hive to ensure queen/bees settle in. How many do I need for couple weeks till I open hive?

Be hard to answer not knowing how big your nuc is or where your nuc is going to live-Alaska or Florida. But if 4-5 frame nuc and somewhere in the middle where I am (Virginia) my answer would be one patty would be ample and I hope you are feeding sugar syrup. I have never had a problem getting a queen or bees to "settle in" so I have never "closed off" a hive or nuc for that purpose. They are also going to need plenty of ventilation if you do close up the nuc/hive. My advice would be to just get them to your place (I just clicked on your screen name and see you are in NC). Close them up with ventilation for no more than 24 hrs they will reorient to their new home. Even if you lose a few foragers your queen will replace them in a day or two. Good luck.

Q: Would this be the best thing for feeding bees during the freezing winter months? If so, do I just put a pattie in the bottom of the hive?

apparantly placing the pattie at the bottom of the hive is not good as the bees dont like to leave the upper warm area to feed and the patties draw scavanger bugs from the door way, as well as block air circulation and trap moisture promoting mold. Best way is to get a 2 inch spacer box and put it between lid and box and set pattie direct on top of frames. Quickley! so as not to chill brood. sorry bout the spelling

Q: Do you need to peel off the wrapper, either top or bottom or both?

Don’t peel off the paper. The bees tear off the paper as needed, the paper keeps the patty from drying out, and it also slows down hive beetles from laying eggs in the patty. I use half patty per week on new package hive until they stop taking it. Watch for hive beetle larvae and toss that patty if they started laying in it.

Q: How long can they be kept frozen?

I had some frozen over a year and the bees still devoured them fine

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Description

🐝 Buzz into Convenience with Bee-Pro Patties!

EASY HANDLING - Each patty weighs approximately 1 pound for effortless management.
GENEROUS SIZE - 10-pound bulk for sustained feeding.
OPTIMAL NUTRITION - Packed with essential vitamins and minerals for healthy bees.
CONVENIENT FEEDING - No mixing, no mess—just open and go!
QUICK HIVE INTEGRATION - Transition from box to hive in seconds.

Mann Lake FD357 Bee Pro Patties are a hassle-free feeding solution for beekeepers, offering 10 pounds of ready-to-use patties that provide essential nutrients without the mess. Each 1-pound patty is designed for quick hive integration, ensuring your bees receive optimal nutrition effortlessly.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	31.12 x 26.67 x 7.62 cm; 2.1 Kilograms
Part number	FD357
Item display height	3 inches
Item display width	10.5 inches
Item display weight	4.63 Pounds
Ingredients	Plant Protein Products, Roughage Products, Sodium Chloride Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid Stabilized, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin
Manufacturer	Mann Lake
Item model number	FD357

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Picking up NUK this spring (frame swap). Want to close off hive to ensure queen/bees settle in. How many do I need for couple weeks till I open hive?

Would this be the best thing for feeding bees during the freezing winter months? If so, do I just put a pattie in the bottom of the hive?

Do you need to peel off the wrapper, either top or bottom or both?

How long can they be kept frozen?

Reviews

4.6

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M**T

The bees loved it!!

This product came in fast and was immediately accepted by the bees! Have a place of storage ready, this was more than I expected! Def recommend.

2.11.2023

C**E

Great deal

Bees loved it. Good price for the amount and quality

3.12.2022

P**N

Five Stars

Great product, just what the bees needed.

26.12.2017

S**A

Bees love them!

I was planning on making my own pollen patties for my 4 hives but life is busy and I decided to try these instead. My bees adore these! They have been gobbling them up and seem to be loving them. They are a great consistency and smell amazing. They also peel away from the wax paper so I am able to put them in the hives even with my big bulky gloves on. I will definitely be buying more of these in the spring.

6.10.2023

K**N

Great product

Arrived as advertised and in a timely manner...

1.10.2020

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