Yes, the period of winter confinement is commonly understood to be the most challenging seasonal period for the colony. Increased disease pressure-transmission rates, the heightened metabolic demands of thermoregulation, and the relative humidity/moisture regulation requirements in the colony and within the bee are significant contributing and compounding stressors. We believe this prolonged period of metabolic challenge requires the metabolic support molecules defined by nature to facilitate an optimized overwinter outcome. We have carefully respected the compositional profile of floral nectar to not add foreign molecules or biologically inappropriate concentrations of nutrients during this stressful seasonal period. “If an optimized spring is the objective, ensuring that your winter feed contains the biological support molecules defined by nature as part of the honeybees’ winter nutritional requirements, will help facilitate that outcome. 102.5mg/liter is the recommended dosage for winter feed as this concentration closely mimics the nutrient composition of floral nectar.

The [BIO-CONTROL] name has been changed to [BIO-METABOLIC-FUEL]. Please note that this is a name change only, the formulation details have not been changed. You may receive [BIO-CONTROL] packaging in your order from our distribution and sales partners over the next few months.

BIO-METABOLIC-FUEL DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 102.5mg / 307.5mg (Approx. 1 or 3 scoops) per liter The 102.5mg/liter (Approx. 1 Scoop) recommendation is intended to mimic the composition and concentrations of these molecules found naturally in floral nectar. This dosage recommendation is intended to be employed in the following applications: Fall feeding for winter stores During normal apiary conditions not characterized by increased external stress, and by extension, increased metabolic demand for nutrition. The 307.5mg/liter (Approx. 3 Scoops) recommendation is intended to provide a heightened nutritional input option for beekeepers to employ in the following applications: Building population Dearth, or nutritionally depleted conditions Preparation for pollination events Nutritional support for queen-rearing Mobilizing / transport Optimum results are achieved when BIO-METABOLIC-FUEL syrup and BIO-ACTIVATOR patties are used simultaneously to mimic the nutrient state conditions of a pollen and nectar flow.

Yes, although each of these nutraceutical formulations can be used separately and will provide meaningful support in that context, we have specifically designed BIO-METABOLIC-FUEL & BIO-ACTIVATOR to simulate the nutrient state conditions of a pollen and nectar flow. We believe that supplementing the two nutritive sources of the honeybee simultaneously, in a biologically appropriate manner produces the best value proposition for supplemental nutrition.