{"product_id":"hive-alive-pollen-patties-10lb-for-honey-bees-15-usa-pollen-seaweed-amino-acids","title":"HIVE ALIVE Pollen Patties – 10lb for Honey Bees, 15% USA Pollen + Seaweed \u0026 Amino Acids","description":"\u003cp\u003eHive Alive Pollen Patties provide a practical, nutrient-dense feeding option for honey bee colonies. Each 10 lb carton contains ten 1 lb patties made with real pollen sourced in the USA, complemented by seaweed extracts and amino acids. The patties come in two pollen-content options—4% or 15% USA pollen—allowing beekeepers to tailor feeding to season and colony needs. This product emphasizes a natural protein source bees recognize and avoids animal proteins, aligning with vegetarian beekeeping preferences. A concentrated Hive Alive liquid supplement is blended into the patty to enrich the nutrient profile while keeping feed simple to apply directly on the hive frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeepers use these patties to bolster nutrition during dearth, accelerate brood development in spring, or stabilize nutrition when natural forage is scarce. The real pollen content helps ensure the patty feels familiar to bees, encouraging quick acceptance and steady consumption as bees work to build population and prepare for honey flow. The blend of seaweed extracts and amino acids provides an additional nutrient balance that bees can utilize as part of a broader feeding plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these patties useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal USA pollen provides a familiar protein source with no animal protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo pollen levels (4% and 15%) let you tailor feeding to brood buildup goals and pollen availability; 15% is often used for spring buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeaweed extracts and amino acids enrich the nutrient balance offered by the patty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReady-to-use design sits over the frames near brood; bees access it by removing the paper wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports year-round nutrition during dearth or when foraging is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and when to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGently smoke or calm the bees, then place a patty over the frames as close to brood as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBees remove the paper wrapper and consume the patty as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse during dearth or early-season buildup; choose 15% for rapid growth if natural pollen is scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore patties in a cool, dry place when not in use and rotate as part of a broader feeding plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrial observations in some contexts note potential improvements in colony population, brood production, and honey production when used as part of a comprehensive management plan. These patties are intended as a supplement and are not a guarantee of outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is in Hive Alive Pollen Patties and how are they used?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: These patties combine real USA pollen with seaweed and amino acids; simply place a patty over brood frames and allow bees to access it by removing the wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Should I choose 4% or 15% pollen patties?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 15% favors spring brood buildup when forage is limited; 4% works for early-season feeding until pollen is abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"HIVE ALIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57195937628537,"sku":"B09V826XJR","price":104.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8934\/1049\/files\/hive-alive-pollen-patty-frame-placement.jpg?v=1777709012","url":"https:\/\/petlyvox.com\/products\/hive-alive-pollen-patties-10lb-for-honey-bees-15-usa-pollen-seaweed-amino-acids","provider":"petlyvox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}