MegaBee
Used with permission from Castle Dome Solutions
"The bees told us what they liked and we listened"
Research began by determining what the bees liked and would eat. After determining the bee's preferences, the diet formulas were scientifically enhanced step by step (letting the bees test and approve the diet).
The Diet formula was developed using sophisticated manufacturing techniques to control the variables that aid in the palatability, digestibility and delivery of the essential elements of the diet. Very tight analytical requirements and manufacturing standards were developed to ensure that the diet is uniform and superior.
Lab Tests demonstrate
- The bees preferentially liked the diet.
- The bees thrived on the diet.
- The bees lived longer.
- The bees produced more brood.
Field Tests confirm the lab tests. The unique combination of manufacturing technique, proteins, minerals, lipids, vitamins and carbohydrates provide a food source that develop colony strength, increase the longevity of adult bees and increase brood production
Higher Honey Yield
MegaBee™, the Tucson Bee Diet, offers commercial operations, queen breeders and hobbyist beekeepers an excellent tool to boost colony strength, population, brood production for a more effective pollination season and higher honey yields.
Mixing Instructions:
MegaBee may be used as a Liquid, Patty or Dry Feed
LIQUID
Mix well in a bucket using a paint mixer or a large spoon; making sure that all powder goes in solution. The final product may have a few clumps, this is normal.
| Nunber of bags |
Amount of
MegaBee Powder |
Amount of Liquid |
| 1 |
1 pound |
2 gallons |
| 1 |
5 pounds |
10 gallons |
| 1 |
40 pounds |
80 gallons |
| 2 |
80 pounds |
160 gallons |
| 3 |
120 pounds |
240 gallons |
| 4 |
160 pounds |
320 gallons |
| 5 |
200 pounds |
400 gallons |
| 6 |
240 pounds |
480 gallons |
| 7 |
280 pounds |
560 gallons |
| 8 |
320 pounds |
640 gallons |
| 9 |
360 pounds |
720 gallons |
| 10 |
400 pounds |
800 gallons |
| 11 |
440 pounds |
880 gallons |
| 12 |
480 pounds |
960 gallons |
| 13 |
520 pounds |
1040 gallons |
| 14 |
560 pounds |
1120 gallons |
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PATTY
Prepare MegaBee patties with a heavy syrup, i.e. fructose corn syrup, 50/50 blend or heavy sucrose syrup (2:1 or greater). For soft, moist patties follow the measurements in the chart below. If firmer patties are preferred, reduce the amount of liquid syrup to 1.5 lbs. of liquid per 1 pound of Megabee.
Amount of
MegaBee Powder |
Amount of Liquid |
Patty Material |
| 1 pound |
1.7 lbs. =
2 1/3 cups |
2.7 pounds |
| 5 pounds |
8.5 lbs. =
11 3/4 cups |
13.5 pounds |
| 40 pounds |
68 lbs. =
6 gallons |
108 pounds |
| 80 pounds |
136 lbs. =
12 gallons |
216 pounds |
| 120 pounds |
204 lbs. =
18 gallons |
324 pounds |
| 160 pounds |
272 lbs. =
24 gallons |
432 pounds |
| 200 pounds |
340 lbs. =
30 gallons |
540 pounds |
*This chart reflects the use of HFCS 55, 50/50 Blend
Liquid Media Weights
HFCS 42 =
11.2 lbs./gallon |
.70 lb. / cup |
HFCS 55 =
11.5 lbs. / gallons |
.72 lb. / cup |
Fructose corn syrup =
Sucrose Blend =
11.5 lbs./ gal. |
.72 lb. / cup |
Sucrose =
11 lbs./gallon |
.69 lb. / cup |
Average Weight
| 11.3 lbs. /gallon |
.71 lb. / cup |
DRY FEED
Utilize standard Dry Feed Methods |
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