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> From:          Marc Sevigny <[log in to unmask]>
 
> When the bees are clustered, and extender patties or dry
> sugar is placed on the top bars, do they have difficulty
> obtaining enough moisture to consume it?
 
There is sufficient water vapor condensing as a result of bees
metabolizing honey to give them all the water they need and more.
Lack of water isn't the problem, too much water is!   At least in
these parts (upstate New York).
 
Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!

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