Testing pollen substitutes that meet the nutritional needs of honeybees

Summary

Identify a pollen substitute whose ingredients have been scientifically tested for preference and palatability by honey bees.

Program

Honey Bee

Research Organisation

Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Objective Summary

To test ingredients and feedstuffs developed by John Black Consulting (RIRDC Project JLB4A) for preference and palatability. To test the final substitute feeds in cage experiments for their effect on honeybee longevity.