John M. Wolford wrote:
>After introducing packaged bees into a knew hive with just 4 frame of drawn
>comb about 3 weeks ago, I have been feeding a 1 to 1 sugar syrup to
>stimulate comb building activity.  How long do I need to do this?  So far I
>have fed them about 6 gallons of syrup.
 
Depends.  How much comb have they built so far?  Are they able to forage?
Are they bringing in pollen?
 
If they have started to raise brood and are foraging freely, I would stand
back and let them go for it.
 
Betty McAdam
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