> I think there are plenty of people who still recommend 1:1 > Peter- I have seen that all my beekeeping experience and I questioned it because it did not make sense for wax production. Randy's experiments showed that it made little difference. So I appreciate the advice but I would rather rely on a good experiment by a very qualified scientific beekeeper than we have always done it that way. Beside, it won't hurt them to keep feeding 1:1 but why, with packages, when the main thing you want ASAP is drawn comb? With fewer trips and less chance of fermentation. An "Amen" to Paul's post. Mirrors my approach to feeding. Bill Truesdell Bath, Maine *********************************************** 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