Super DFM Microbial's Packet Single-10 Hive Treatment
Super DFM is a microbial supplement for honeybees that helps support the natural bacterial balance in the bee gut. It combines lactic acid bacteria, beneficial enzymes, and yeast in a dry powder you dust over the brood nest.
Features
- 10 g packet
- Contains lactic acid bacteria, beneficial enzymes, and yeast
- Supports the natural bacterial balance in the bee gut
- Mixes with powdered sugar for easy application
How it works (in real life)
Mix 10 g of Super DFM with about a cup of powdered sugar, then sprinkle it over the top bars of the frames across the brood nest. Repeat for each hive. Many beekeepers apply it in spring to help colonies recover after winter confinement, and again in fall while winter bees are developing. It can also be used at other points in the season when bees face stress from weather, habitat changes, or other disruptions.
Before you order
This is a dry powder applied by dusting; you will need powdered sugar to mix and apply it. A 10 g packet covers one application as described above.
Pairs Well With
- Bee Lively Pollen Patty With Beekeepers Choice Feeding Stimulant
- Beekeepers Choice Feeding Stimulant
Specifications
- Net weight: 10 g
- Contents: lactic acid bacteria, beneficial enzymes, and yeast
- Application: mix with powdered sugar and dust over the brood nest
FAQ
How do I apply Super DFM?
Mix 10 g with about a cup of powdered sugar and sprinkle it over the top bars of the brood-nest frames. Repeat for each hive.
When should I use it?
Common times are spring, to help colonies recover after winter confinement, and fall, while winter bees are developing. It can also be used during other stressful periods in the season.
What is in it?
A combination of lactic acid bacteria, beneficial enzymes, and yeast.
Do I need anything else to use it?
Yes, you will need powdered sugar to mix with the powder before applying.
