Bees love a handout and when there is no nectar available they rob. Be
prepared next year. Put a screen over the upper entrance. Take it off when
snow flies. If you are using a Boardman feeder (Entrance feeder) this is a
common problem. Throw it away. Get a top feeder or a frame feeder. This
keeps the feeding in the hive. Be warned that bees won't take liquid when
it's cold but you will need it in the spring. Fondant seems the best choice
but if you have no stores now you will need a lot of it. I'd pile it on top
of the (top) frames and use an empty super to make room for it. Try your
question on Beesource .com.

Dick Marron

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