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Re: Bees ignoring sugar syrup
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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 2 Jun 1996 12:13:07 -0600
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> I'm also using vinegar in the feed. One liter of 12% vinegar to 600           
> kg sugar /400 liter water. Prevent fermentation and mould in the              
> feeders. Bees don't mind, even heard somewhere that it's good for             
> them.                                                                         
                                                                                
Interesting.                                                                    
                                                                                
At one point, many years ago, recommendations were that a small                 
amount of tartaric acid be added to sugar syrup to invert the                   
sucrose.                                                                        
                                                                                
Articles I have read indicates that this practice tends to cause                
dysentary and is no longer recommended. Moreover, acid processed                
syrups are known to cause bee mortality.                                        
                                                                                
I wonder if acetic acid -- the main ingredient in vinegar -- other              
than water,  is also detrimental?                                               
                                                                                
Regards                                                                         
                                                                                
Allen                                                                           
                                                                                
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK         
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0                                         
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