Bee-Pro pollen substitute contains all the vitamins， minerals， lipids and antioxidants bees need to produce food for larvae. This high-protein substitute can be used for building colonies in late winter or early spring， to prepare for pollination and to maintain or increase brood production. This substitute bee pollen food includes everything bees need to produce food for their larvae. Bee-Pro is an important pollen substitute for to bee-keeping. This high-protein substitute can be used for building colonies in late winter or early spring， to prepare for pollination and to maintain or increase brood production in the beehive prior to and after honey flow. This product is free of contaminants and contains no animal by-products and no natural pollen， as natural pollen may still contain pesticide residue and disease-carrying bacteria that can harm your honey bees. The Bee-Pro comes in a 1-pound canister. This complimentary bee feed can be fed dry or used to make a pollen patty outside the hive box. Protein Supplement Made in USA Your security is our number one concern