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> >Does anyone know whether protein can be toxic to bees?


Yes, if a diet with an excessive percentage of protein is fed as a sole
food source to caged bees.
I haven't seen any studies with free-flying bees, for which supplementary
nectar or honey would presumably be available.

Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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