> While we are on sugar....how to I get my 2:1 syrup to stop crystalizing in > the feeders Is the syrup perfectly clear when you distribute it? If not, then letting it set for a day or two until there is no sign of haziness before filling feeders may solve your problem. If not, then you may be mixing it too thick. You don't say how long your syrup sits in the feeders. 67% sucrose syrup will precipitate out if left for a long time at very cold temperatures, but syrup should not remain in feeders for very long. It should be removed by the bees in a matter of hours or days. If not, then they don't need syrup or there is something wrong with the bees or the feeder. Feed consumption is a good indicator of bee health. Colonies which ignore pollen patties or syrup placed near or in the cluster in warm weather and which are short of stores are probably unhealthy and need further diagnosis and treatment. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm