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Re: feeding propolis to bees
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On the other hand:

Finally, there is no evidence that bees consume resins or propolis. It is not
recommended that beekeepers feed propolis solution to bees. Because of the highly
antibacterial and antifungal properties of propolis, it could risk killing the beneficial
microbiome in bees’ guts that is so critical to their health and survival.

Borba, Renata S., Michael B. Wilson, and Marla Spivak. 
"Hidden benefits of honeybee propolis in hives." 
In: Beekeeping–From Science to Practice, pp. 17-38. Springer, Cham, 2017.

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