Kim Flottum mentioned probiotics for bees at the monthly MABA meeting and I learned more on Beekeeping Today Podcast where Kim Flottum and Jeff Ott interviewed the makers of SuperDFM, a dry blend of sucrose and 7 probiotic bacteria.
Vera and Slava (makers of SuperDFM) write, "Multiple bacteria are present in all nectars, pollens, propolis and the environment. Honey bees need these bacteria to aid not only in digestion, but also to improve immune response and combating stressors detrimental to their health."
I reduced the stack of bee supers in preparation from winter and applied 10g of SuperDFM to the top-bars which the bees voraciously consumed.
Links to more information:
- Probiotics Nosema Field Trial - research by citizen science and small-scale beekeepers
- honeybee probiotic research
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