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The Viewpoint: Researchers Develop Pollen-Replacing Diet to Sustain Honey Bees Year-Round
Facing a global decline in honey bee populations due to nutritional stress, researchers have developed a groundbreaking, pollen-replacing diet. This complete artificial food source has been proven to sustain colonies year-round, offering new hope for beekeepers and the security of our food supply.
Researchers Develop Pollen-Replacing Diet to Sustain Honey Bees Year-Round
Scientists have created a pollen substitute that keeps honey bee colonies healthy year-round—even in poor foraging conditions—by mimicking a critical nutrient found in natural pollen.