Strong, resilient colonies don’t happen by chance. They depend on the right balance of nutrients; and one of the most overlooked is zinc.

Bees are remarkably resilient creatures, yet modern beekeeping challenges — pesticides, habitat loss, parasites, and poor nutrition — constantly test their immune systems. While we often focus on proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins in a colony’s diet, there’s another crucial layer that is often overlooked: trace elements.