Honey B Healthy Original 16oz Bottle — Feeding Stimulant with Essential Oils

Overview

HONEY B HEALTHY Original 16 oz Bottle is a non-GMO emulsion designed as a feeding stimulant for honey bees. Its blend of essential oils provides a sensory profile that beekeepers notice during feeding programs, especially in late winter, early spring, fall, or nectar dearth. While outcomes vary by hive and conditions, many hobbyists and commercial beekeepers consider it a cost-effective option to help packages, nucs, and swarms get a solid start. The formula is also used as a spray to calm bees during handling and management tasks, offering a practical alternative to smoke in certain situations.

This product supports a seasonal feeding routine and can be added to your feeding mix for proactive hive care. When applied to new wax or plastic foundation, it may encourage the bees to draw out the foundation, contributing to smoother foundation development. The original formulation centers on essential oils and a stable emulsion, with attention to storage and distribution to maintain efficacy over time.

Key uses and practical benefits

• Seasonal feeding support: use during dearths, cold snaps, or transitioning nectar flows to help colonies stay strong.
• Calming applications: as a spray, it can help reduce fighting when combining nucs, swarms, and colonies.
• Foundation drawing: applying the solution to new foundation may encourage bees to draw it out for faster buildup.
• Package, nuc, and swarm building: blend into your feeding mix to aid colony buildup at critical moments.

How to use and storage tips

• Mix with a 1:1 sugar-water solution for spray use, following recommended teaspoon-per-quart guidelines for spray applications.
• For drench or feeding applications, apply measured amounts to the brood area as part of a routine cycle, spacing applications across days as needed.
• Shake well before each use to ensure even distribution of essential oils after storage; use closed-type feeders when possible to minimize evaporation.
• Store in a tightly sealed container for extended storage and keep away from heat or direct sunlight to preserve potency.

Real-world usage varies by colony and season. This product is intended as a supplementary option within broader hive management practices and should be used as part of a well-rounded feeding and beekeeping plan.