> You might check with a restaurant supply house.  Most carry corn
> syrup in 60 lb. containers.  If your association buys in quantity,
> you may get a good deal.  A word of caution.  I have bought some
> corn syrup locally that is thick enough to cut with a knife and
> taste ok but the bees won't touch it. My daughter gets me some form
> a different supplier and they take it up just fine.  There must be
> different processes used to refine the syrup and some leave
> something that the bees don't like.
 
Very Right!
 
And there are some that are toxic to bees!
 
The effects are not immediately apparent either, so Please check with
your local extension agent for approved brands and types.
 
In Western Canada last winter, tens of thousands of hives were lost in
problems that are attributed to substandard syrup fed.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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