Holly-B Apiary
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Wells,Maine 04090-0026
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-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick & Mary Caldwell <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 1:35 AM
Subject: Some bee-ginner questions...
 
 
 
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>A question about medication:  what's the best way to mix Terramycin into
>patties?  All of the directions say to mix a 3 lb. can of Crisco with 3
lbs.
>of powdered sugar along with the small package of Terramycin.  However,
what
>is the best method of mixing?
just like mother did when she was mixing bread dough...dig in and start
kneading.
I have tried the electric mixer routine..what a mess: use granulated
sugar..hopefully,there our other ways..but i have a lot of fun mixing the
ingredients..just a kid, i guess.
 
 
 
 
 
>I plan to feed the package medicated (Fumidil) sugar syrup upon arrival;
>should I also feed the established colony Fumidil as well, even if they
have
>honey stores and have been out foraging?
by all means,I medicate all my hives at one time..
 
>substitute to the established hive (I have already planned to feed the
>package with Bee Pro)?
yes
>
>Do I need to be concerned with robbing (the stronger hive vs. my new
>package)?
yes..use the smallest opening on your entrance reducer.
>
>I enjoy the discussions on the Bee-L, and thanks to many of you, such as
>Andy, Joel Govostes, and Dr. Rodriguez, I have learned a great deal, and
>have valued the cyber-mentoring I have received.  Any help and additional
>advice would be very much appreciated...
oops..there are some you left out..that's ok..
>
>Mary Caldwell
>Benicia, CA
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