> As you say, Allen, it boils down to cost vs benefit.  This is why MegaBee 
> has such a high hurdle to clear--since it is more costly, beekeepers 
> expect more benefit.

Much of the work on MegaBee and the additional expense is related to 
producing a liquid protein diet that did not settle out or spoil.   As far 
as I know, few actually use it as a liquid.  I would be interested in 
knowing if any here do so, and to what extent.

I suspect any superiority lies in its use as a liquid and as a dry feed or 
patty, Megabee has little, if anything, to offer that other feeds do not and 
it is expensive.

As I say often, the decision for most beekeepers comes down to cost, 
availability and freshness.  Freight can be a huge cost for those buying 
small quantities.

The question  of what is really in some of these proprietary feeds is also 
something to think about. 

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