Effect of HiveAlive on colony population, Greece (18 month trial: 2012-2014)
- Published in the Journal of Apicultural Research - Trials were performed by the Hellenic Institute of Apiculture, Greece. Read the published paper.
- Increased Population - A near doubling (89%) in colony population in comparison to ordinary syrup when used biannually. Similar results seen in French trial.
- Lower Winter Mortality - None of the 20 colonies fed syrup with HiveAlive™ failed whilst 3 hives failed in the syrup only group.
Feeding of colonies with HiveAlive results in a large increase in colony population compared to control with continued use. Colonies are significantly stronger after one year of feeding but best results are observed with continued annual usage. Feeding HiveAlive for a year and a half resulted in an 89% increase in colony population compared to control.
The HiveAlive fed group had reduced overwinter mortality compared to the control group. The control group experienced 15% losses whilst the HiveAlive group had no losses.
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I am having great results with HiveAlive last winter and now this Spring. The results are dramatic, as my hives are growing like never before.
Mike Martel, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
I used 5ml of HiveAlive per 500 ml of syrup, and then repeated for 7 days, I saw real progress so now I use HiveAlive when I suspect symptoms of a weak hive. My colonies are more productive, better nourished and stronger!
Honey Bee Vet, Northern Spain
The bees that were previously aggressive calmed down and became a pleasure to work with. The colonies were strong in the spring and for the first time in my seven years of beekeeping we have a wonderful honey crop.
Steve Irish, Apiary Manager of the Southampton & District Beekeepers' Association, UK
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