>It is true that if exposed to light in open water it will degrade faster
>then in a closed container protected from light and air. This would not
>make outside feeders as desirable as inside feeders.
 
 
I use 1 gallon plastic pails on top of the hives. However I believe the bees
empty the pail quick enough in early spring that the light will not be a
problem.
 
 
What do you think?
 
God Bless,
Kelley Rosenlund  [log in to unmask]
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510
200 hives, almost 2 years in beekeeping. 8 frame deeps,shallows.