Feeding
A wide selection of feeders and related accessories. We offer traditional plastic feeders, wooden feeders designed for direct placement in hives, as well as a broad range of perforated pads and jar lids that can easily be turned into feeding tools. The wooden feeders are made to fit the hive types we supply; if you use hives from a different manufacturer, it’s advisable to check compatibility before purchase.
Bee feeder for a small jar, diameter 155
A practical feeder offers an easy way to provide bees and other pollinators with an accessible source of water or feed. You can use it in the apiary, in the bee house, in the garden, on the terrace, or on the balcony. Depending on the chosen filling, it can serve as a waterer with clean water or ...
Bee waterer/feeder for a larger jar, diameter 175 mm
Provide bees and other beneficial pollinators with safe and consistent access to water throughout the entire season. Bees need water for cooling the hive during hot weather, preparing brood food, and for the overall functioning of the colony.
APIMANA DOUGH - 2 kg
APIMANA invert feed is a quality dough made from beet invert
and sugar. It only contains sugars that bees can process and 100% use (fructose,
glucose and sucrose).
APIMANA sugar dough - 840 kg (36 CZK/kg)
APIMANA invert feed is a quality dough made from beet invert
and sugar. It only contains sugars that bees can process and 100% use (fructose,
glucose and sucrose).
APIMANA HIGH PROTEIN - honey-sugar dough 500 g
APIMANA HIGH PROTEIN - honey-sugar dough - 1 kg
APIMANA WITH POLLEN - honey-sugar dough - 1 kg
Sugar paste APIMANA PRO WITH POLLEN - 900 kg
APIMANA VITAMINS dough - 1 kg
Sugar paste APIMANA VITAMINS - 900 kg
APIMANA PRO THYMO dough - 1 kg
Sugar paste APIMANA PRO THYMO - 900 kg
APIMANA PRO PROTEIN – honey-sugar dough with pollen
APIMANA PROTEIN PRO protein patty is used in an early-spring period to stimulate the queen bee.
Fondant APIMANA PRO PROTEIN - 900 kg
APIMANA PROTEIN PRO protein patty is used in an early-spring period to stimulate the queen bee.
APIMANA NOSEMA STOP - honey-sugar dough - 1 kg
Sugar paste APIMANA NOSEMA STOP - 900 kg
Medopip Plus paste with proteins and vitamins - 1 kg
Medopip feed with pollen in 1 kg package. Perfect for feeding your bees during the winter months! Simply place an adequate size block on top of your crown board.
Sugar paste APIVITAL - 2.5 kg (56 CZK/kg)
Perfect for feeding your bees during the winter months! Simply place an adequate size block on top of your crown board.
Sugar fondant APIVITAL - 15kg (56 CZK/kg)
Perfect for feeding your bees during the winter months! Simply place an adequate size block on top of your crown board.
Invertofix 105 g (250 ml solution)
Invertofix is used for converting table sugar into invert syrup. Thanks to the economical and easy-to-use Invertofix solution, we are able to provide the bee colony with fresh feed containing all necessary ingredients.
Invertofix 1000 ml - solution
Invertofix is used for converting table sugar into invert syrup. Thanks to the economical and easy-to-use Invertofix solution, we are able to provide the bee colony with fresh feed containing all necessary ingredients.
Economy water drinker with PET bottle
Water drinker with PET bottle. Place the water drinker to hive floor. Use heavy plastic bottle (for example Coca-cola). Use bottle without cap (water drinker have screw-thread).
Leakage pad under the feeder
Leakage pad under the feeder (cap on a 4 liter glass). The pad is made of plastic and is centered wire mesh with a surface finish.
Plastic feeder 6 l
Plastic semi-finished feeder for home using. You can made very easy top feeder with wolume 6 liters. Covers are included.
Optimal Feed for Your Bee Colonies
In the world of beekeeping, proper care of your colonies is essential — and that includes selecting and using high‑quality feed and feeders. In our specialized beekeeping e‑shop, you will find a wide range of premium feeds and tools designed to perfectly meet the nutritional needs of your bees. These products provide optimal nutrition throughout the year and contribute to strong and healthy colony development.
High‑Quality Nutrition for Healthy Colonies
Proper nutrition is crucial for the health and productivity of your colonies. Our feeds are carefully formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of bees while increasing their resistance to diseases and environmental stress.
- Apimana – Nutritious Feeding Paste: This bee paste is specifically designed for honey bees and makes feeding easier, especially during periods of natural food scarcity. It contains a high proportion of sucrose for easy digestion and is ideal for winter feeding when flowers are limited.
- Apimana Feeding Syrup – Liquid Energy Source: Provides your bees with a rich, easily digestible source of energy without the need for mixing or dilution. Its high sugar content supplies the necessary energy to maintain bee activity.
Efficient Feeding Equipment
In addition to premium feed, we also offer various feeding devices that make it easier to supply food to your bees:
- Frame Feeders: Practical containers placed directly inside the hive to simplify the feeding process.
- Feeding Buckets: Ideal for outdoor use, robust, and large enough to support bigger colonies.
- Super Feeders: Designed to evenly distribute liquid feed within the hive.
Pollen Feed Supplements
Our supplementary pastes and pollen feeds supply bees with additional nutrients that promote their vitality:
- Rich in proteins, these feeding pastes stimulate brood production in spring and autumn and contain flower pollen essential for bee growth and development.
The Importance of Quality Feed
The right choice of bee feed plays a key role in maintaining the health and productivity of your colonies. Our feed range is designed to supply essential nutrients and enhance bees’ resilience against diseases and environmental influences.
The Key to Successful Wintering
Bees play a vital role in ecosystems by ensuring 80–90% of the pollination of entomophilous plants. Proper feeding is essential for successful overwintering.
The Importance of Bee Feeding
Throughout the year, bees collect nectar and produce honey, which serves as their main energy reserve. During the active season, beekeepers harvest honey and replace it with suitable feed to ensure colonies have enough energy to survive the winter months.
Winter Feeding
With the arrival of autumn, bees no longer leave the hive and cannot excrete waste, which could compromise hive hygiene. Therefore, from mid‑August to the end of September, it is essential to provide bees with adequate stores in the form of a sugar syrup, which they store inside the hive. Consumption can reach up to 20 kg of sugar per colony, depending on its strength.
Feed Quality
The right bee feed is crucial for their health and productivity. It should contain the appropriate sugars — fructose, glucose, and sucrose — which bees can easily digest and process.
What Quality Feed Should Contain:
- Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose: Easily digestible sugars.
- Water: The essential component for creating sugar syrup.
What to Avoid:
- Maltose and higher oligosaccharides: Difficult for bees to process.
- HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural): Can become toxic to bees in larger amounts.
Adverse Effects of Improper Feed
Using unsuitable feed can harm bees. If the feed contains indigestible substances, bees store them in their rectal sacs, increasing the risk of nosema — the second most common bee disease after varroosis. Proper nutrition and hive hygiene are key to preventing this issue.
High‑quality nutrition and proper feeding are essential for strong and healthy colonies that successfully overwinter and contribute to higher honey yields in the upcoming season. Beekeepers are encouraged to focus on feed quality and the specific nutritional needs of their colonies when preparing for winter.
Feeders play a crucial role in providing sustenance for bee colonies, especially during periods of scarce natural food sources.
