Can pollen supplementation mitigate the impact of nutritional stress on honey bee colonies?

Abstract: One of the main driving forces of the Apis mellifera colony losses reported worldwide is the nutritional stress associated with monoculture areas. We previously demonstrated under field conditions that nutritional stress that occurred during the fall impacts honey bee colony strength and health in the short and long-term. Pollen supplementation to colonies during a nutritionally stressful period increased adult and brood populations and decreased the infection level of Nosema ceranae.