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Mon, 7 May 2012 05:46:41 -0500
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Re: Feeding packages
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>This is my first experience with package bees.  They have been in the hive 
>about 18 days now, the queen is laying and the larvae are looking good. 
>How long should I continue to feed them syrup?

As long as needed. Could be awhile if you are starting with foundation 
instead of drawn comb.
18 days is not long enough as the first new worker has not emerged yet.

bob
 

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