Original upload date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:18:07 GMT
Bee pollen has great benefits for our health. Now more and more beekeepers are trying to collect pollen to sell. Bee pollen contains all elements to sustain life.
Here I discuss the basics of how a p
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ollen trap works. I show how a bee would pass through the trap and where the pollen would go in the trap for collection.
There a a few different styles of pollen feeders. Some go on over the entrance of the hive. Then there is this trap which goes on top the hive. And then a third which goes on the bottom of the hive. So you have a few option.
When using a pollen trap at first the bees will seem confused. This is because the entrance that was just free to pass though is now blocked. Give them time to adjust. Also do not use the trap at all times. Make sure every few days you open the bypass so the bees can get some protein (pollen).
Fresh bee pollen can usually be purchased at your local farmers market.
