Science Behind Hivealive
Increase in honey production with continued use of HiveAlive, France (12 month trial: 2014-2015)
Feeding HiveAlive resulted in
- Increased Honey/Pollen Production
- Increased Brood Production
- Increased Colony Population (similar results seen in trials carried out in Greece)
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.
KEY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
HiveAlive is largely composed of a unique blend of scientifically selected Irish seaweed extracts called OceaShield.
Seaweeds are routinely fed in animal feeds to help reduce the need for antibiotics.
HiveAlive contains thyme which is recognised as a key substance in the fight against Nosema. We have developed a unique emulsification process to ensure it blends easily into sugar syrup and does not cause separation or re-crystallisation.
HiveAlive contains a precise amount of lemongrass in order to increase attractiveness of syrup but does not contain enough to induce unwanted robbing. Lemongrass also has a calming effect on bees.