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  • Pollen Subs NOW?
    October 24, 2022 Blake Shook

    Pollen Subs NOW?

    And the Answer is... Probably So! As we embark on what will no doubt be a long hot summer, supplementing pollen can accomplish three primary goals throughout the year: 1. Preventing nutritional deficits during pollen dearths. If you have a...

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  • Signs of Starving Bees
    October 21, 2022 Blake Shook

    Signs of Starving Bees

    Bee prepared to intervene! By: Chari Elam As summer progresses, our bees are likely to struggle to keep up with the demands the nest requires. Here are 7 signs that starvation could be occurring in your hive. Robbing – Bees...

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  • DEARTH
    October 21, 2022 Blake Shook

    DEARTH

    By: Chari Elam It almost doesn’t make sense. Most of Texas has had more than their share of rain over the last couple of months. Everything is beautiful and green… ponds are full…how could we be entering DEARTH? It actually...

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  • FEED FEED FEED
    October 20, 2022 Blake Shook

    FEED FEED FEED

    Why we talk about feeding so much… I'm sure you've wondered, is all this feeding really that necessary? The answer- it kinda is! Education and your success is a huge focus for us at TBS. When we talk bees, we...

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  • Why Feed Pollen Substitutes?
    October 19, 2022 Blake Shook

    Why Feed Pollen Substitutes?

    I'm glad you asked! By: Blake Shook It’s a fair question. Is pollen substitute actually necessary? Why should you feed pollen substitute at all? Don’t the bees gather pollen themselves? Honey/syrup are the carbs in a bee’s diet, and pollen/pollen...

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