Beekeepers May Be Throwing Away the Thing That Could Keep Bees Healthy

Beekeepers May Be Throwing Away the Thing That Could Keep Bees Healthy

This post Beekeepers May Be Throwing Away the Thing That Could Keep Bees Healthy appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. In honey bee hives, drone brood is often discarded because the male bees sap resources. However, a new study suggests drone brood can be recycled into flour patties rich with protein, fats, and essential minerals that can be fed back to the rest of the hive as a pollen subst…