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Subject:	Safe Bee Feeds
From:	kirk jones <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:37:13 -0800
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We continue to use HFCS with success measured in strong healthy colonies. I wouldn't doubt that sucrose would 
be better to a small degree. I question the benefit of the extra cost of sucrose vs. purported bee longevity. 

We always dilute our feed and add chlorine. I have added 1/4 gram of thymol premixed in alcohol with success 
in preventing bacteria growth and there is a possibility it will curtail nosema growth.

 I'm talking 4000 gallon tanks here, btw. 

I have noticed some variation in crystallization over the years and think we have got some *off* loads in the past. We ask for 55 Fructose. 

 Kirk Jones

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