I installed a package of bees in April and they seem to be doing very well pulling out new foundation and collecting nectar and pollen.  They are emptying a gallon of sugar syrup every 3 - 5 days and I intend to continue feeding them while foundation is being pulled. However, I will be traveling in June and will not be able to feed them for a couple of weeks. Should I continue to give them sugar syrup knowing it will run out? Should I make a big enough piece of candy to last the time period I'm gone? What about dry sugar on the inner cover? Is that a possibility? How long will it last? I'm in SE Missouri and in June there should presumably be a fairly good nectar flow.

Mark
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