Bee-Pro Patties Protein Pollen Substitute - Boosts Brood Production

In this review the Mann Lake Bee-Pro Patties are assessed as a straightforward, ready-to-feed protein supplement for beekeepers who want to give colonies a nutritional boost. The bottom line: these patties are for hobbyists and small-scale keepers looking for an easy way to increase brood production and support hive health without mixing feeds. The single biggest reason to buy is the combination of a high-protein formulation with Pro Health digestive aid that encourages bees to eat more and digest the feed better, which many users report leads to stronger early season brood development.

Key Features

• Formulated with Pro Health: a digestive aid that helps bees consume and process high protein feed more effectively, improving nutrient uptake.
• High protein blend: enriched with protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals to support brood rearing and overall colony vitality.
• Ready to feed: patties require no mixing or measurement; simply place over frames for immediate use in the hive.
• Convenient packaging: packed in a 10 lb. box with individually sized patties of about 1 lb. each for controlled, long-lasting feeding.
• Proven brood benefit: reported to increase brood production by as much as adding up to three frames of brood compared with control hives in customer observations.

Who It's For

These patties suit backyard beekeepers, pollination growers, and beginners who want a no-fuss protein supplement to support colony growth, especially in early spring when natural pollen is limited. The ready-to-use format and predictable patty size make it easy to feed targeted colonies and monitor consumption.

Beekeepers seeking a medicated treatment, custom nutrient mixing, or specialized formulation for a specific disease should look elsewhere; this product is a nutritional supplement intended to encourage brood production and improve feeding, not a preventative for specific pathogens.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High-protein formula promotes brood rearing and overall hive productivity.
• Contains Pro Health digestive aid, which can increase consumption and digestion of the feed.
• Ready-to-feed patties are clean and simple to place over frames with no prep work.
• Packaged as multiple 1 lb. patties in a 10 lb. box for gradual, controlled feeding.

Cons

• Some users report mixed eating habits among colonies, so consumption can vary between hives.
• Not a substitute for targeted veterinary treatments or medicated interventions when disease is present.

Specifications

Product form	Pollen patties, ready to feed
Net weight	40 lbs (packed as 10 lb. boxes)
Individual patty weight	Approx 1 lb. (approx 454 g)
Key additive	Pro Health digestive aid
Nutrient focus	High protein, vitamins, antioxidants, trace minerals
Intended use	Boost brood production and support hive nutrition

Our Verdict

The Bee-Pro patties are a sensible, cost-effective choice for beekeepers who need a ready-made protein supplement to support early season brood and colony strength. Because they combine a high-protein mix with a digestive aid and come in easy-to-handle 1 lb. patties, they offer value through convenience and consistent nutrition for hives that accept supplemental feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are these patties used?
Place a patty over the frames inside the hive; no mixing or measuring is required and patties can be fed as needed for supplemental nutrition.

Will bees eat them right away?
Many colonies readily accept the patties and increase brood rearing, but eating habits can vary by hive so monitor consumption and adjust placement if needed.

Do these replace pollen or treatments?
They are a protein pollen substitute and nutritional supplement, not a medicated treatment; continue regular disease management practices as appropriate.