Beekeepers Choice Feeding Stimulant
Beekeepers Choice is a feeding stimulant that encourages bees to take down syrup, which can in turn support brood rearing and colony buildup. Its EZ-Measure bottle lets you dose the right amount into a feeder instead of free-pouring and wasting product.
Features
- Contains pure essential oils of lemongrass, spearmint, and thyme
- EZ-Measure bottle for controlled dosing
- Encourages feeding behavior, which can contribute to higher brood production
- Can be used as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program
- Available in 8 oz, 16 oz, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon sizes
How it works (in real life)
Add the measured amount of stimulant to your feeder syrup. The essential oil aroma encourages bees to feed, which helps a colony take down syrup more readily during buildup or dearth. Some beekeepers also use it as a drench as part of their IPM approach for varroa mites. Choose your preferred size at checkout.
Before you order
This is a feeding stimulant added to syrup, not a standalone feed. You will still need sugar syrup and a feeder to use it.
Pairs Well With
- Bee Lively Pollen Patty With Beekeepers Choice Feeding Stimulant
- Swarm Commander® Super Lure
- Honey B Gone® Honey Removal Aid
Specifications
- Active ingredients: essential oils of lemongrass, spearmint, and thyme
- 8 oz: weight 1 lb; 3 x 1 x 6.5 in
- 16 oz: weight 2 lb; 3.813 x 1.375 x 7.813 in
- 1 gallon: weight 12 lb; 6 x 6 x 12 in
- 5 gallon: weight 50 lb; 16 x 16 x 16 in
FAQ
How do I use it?
Add the measured dose from the EZ-Measure bottle to your feeder syrup, then feed your bees as usual.
What sizes are available?
8 oz, 16 oz, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon. Select your size at checkout.
Can I use it for varroa management?
Some beekeepers use it as a drench as part of an integrated pest management program. It is one component of an IPM approach, not a standalone treatment.
Does it replace feeding sugar syrup?
No. It is a stimulant added to syrup to encourage feeding; you still provide the syrup.
