VitaHive Brood Booster 250ml – Premium Bee Feeding Stimulant for Australian Beekeepers

VitaHive Brood Booster 250ml – Honey Bee Feeding Stimulant

The OZ Armour VitaHive Brood Booster 250ml is a concentrated nutritional supplement designed to support honey bee colonies during periods when natural pollen and nectar are limited. Made in New Zealand, the formula combines hydrolysed protein, amino acids, plant oils, vitamins and minerals to support brood development and encourage stronger colony growth. Explore OZ Armour for bee nutrition products, bee feeders, hive equipment and other essentials for your apiary.

Supports Queen Laying and Brood Development

VitaHive Brood Booster is formulated to provide nutritional support during periods when colonies need help maintaining brood production.

It is particularly suited to late winter and early spring feeding, when natural pollen and nectar availability may be limited and colonies are preparing for the main spring honey flow.

Concentrated Bee Nutrition Formula

The formula contains hydrolysed protein, essential amino acids, plant oils, vitamins and minerals designed to complement the nutritional needs of honey bees.

The formulation also includes sucrose, L-tryptophan and lecithin, along with thymol, lemongrass and spearmint oils.

Made in New Zealand

VitaHive Brood Booster is made in New Zealand, providing beekeepers with a commercially prepared bee-feeding supplement designed for use in colony management.

Its concentrated liquid format makes it easy to incorporate into a suitable feeding routine.

Helps Build Stronger Spring Colonies

Strong colonies going into spring can be better positioned for population growth and honey production. Brood Booster is designed to support earlier brood development during the late-winter buildup period.

It can be useful for colonies that need additional nutritional support before natural forage becomes more abundant.

Useful When Natural Forage Is Limited

Periods of low pollen and nectar can slow brood production and colony development. Supplemental nutrition can provide an additional source of nutrients during these periods.

VitaHive Brood Booster can be incorporated into a feeding program when additional nutritional support is appropriate.

For more bee feeders, bee nutrition products and supplemental feeding equipment, explore our bee feeders collection.

Suitable for Syrup Feeding

The product is designed to be mixed with sugar syrup for feeder application. Beekeeping Gear currently specifies a standard dilution of 10 ml per litre of syrup.

Always follow the manufacturer's current instructions and product label when preparing feed.

Drench Feeding Option

Beekeeping Gear also specifies a 30 ml per litre dilution for drench feeding, with the prepared mixture applied directly over the frames.

Use the manufacturer's instructions for the correct application method and quantity.

Useful for Nucs, Swarms and Weak Colonies

Brood Booster can be used as part of a nutritional management program for nucleus colonies, newly established swarms, splits and colonies requiring additional support.

Providing supplemental nutrition at the appropriate time can help colonies build population before periods of stronger nectar flow.

Can Be Used Alongside VitaHive Power Feed

Brood Booster can be paired with VitaHive Power Feed as part of a broader bee nutrition program.

Brood Booster is intended to support brood stimulation, while Power Feed provides additional protein and nutritional components for the colony.

Feeding Timing Matters

The current product information recommends using Brood Booster during late winter and early spring, with feeding generally starting around July or August in Australia and stopping before honey supers are added.

Feeding should always follow the manufacturer's current instructions and local beekeeping requirements.

Do Not Feed with Honey Supers in Place

The manufacturer recommends not feeding Brood Booster while honey supers are on the hive because the product contains sucrose. Feeding should be stopped before honey intended for harvest is collected.

This is an important consideration when planning seasonal feeding.

Helps Support Hive Health

The nutritional formulation is designed to complement the colony's nutritional intake and support brood production, colony growth and bee vitality.

It should be used as a supplement alongside appropriate colony management and natural forage where available.

250ml Concentrated Bottle

The product is supplied in a convenient 250 ml bottle, making it suitable for hobby beekeepers and smaller apiaries that need a concentrated bee-feeding supplement.

Larger operations can consider the other available VitaHive Brood Booster sizes where applicable.

Key Features

• VitaHive Brood Booster 250ml

• Concentrated honey bee nutritional supplement

• Made in New Zealand

• Designed to support brood development

• Supports queen laying

• Supports colony buildup

• Contains hydrolysed protein

• Contains essential amino acids

• Contains plant oils

• Contains vitamins

• Contains minerals

• Contains sucrose

• Contains L-tryptophan

• Contains lecithin

• Contains thymol

• Contains lemongrass oil

• Contains spearmint oil

• Suitable for syrup feeding

• Drench feeding option

• Useful during low-forage periods

• Suitable for nucs, swarms and splits

• Suitable for colonies requiring additional nutritional support

• Can be used alongside VitaHive Power Feed

• 250ml concentrated format

A Concentrated Supplement for Brood Development

The OZ Armour VitaHive Brood Booster 250ml provides a concentrated nutritional supplement for beekeepers looking to support brood development and colony growth during periods of limited natural forage. Its combination of protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and plant oils makes it a practical addition to a seasonal bee nutrition program.

For practical information about bee nutrition, feeding, hive management, seasonal beekeeping and colony care, read the OZ Armour blogs.