As you can see there are almost as many opinions on this subject
as there are on whose queens are best.  Years ago a beekeeper
told me to use 1 to 1 by volume in spring and summer. The bees
will reduce it to what they need it to be and the moisture helps
to cool the hive.  For fall and winter he advised to put the
sugar in a bucket and add just enough water to completely devolve
the sugar.  Worked  for me for years.  No matter how you mix it
the bees will expend some energy to adjust the moisture level to
their needs.  I personally have been feeding corn syrup for the
last few years.
Frank Humphrey
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From: Tim Channell <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, January 25, 1998 02:59 PM
Subject: Re: Sugar to Water Ratio
 
 
>Hi John!  The ratio is one to one (1C sugar, 1C. water).
>
>Tim Channell
>El Paso, Texas
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>
>At 01:03 PM 1/25/98 -0800, you wrote:
>>I am into my second year of beekeeping.  I have forgotten the
sugar to
>>water ratio for winter feeding.  Could someone please help me
with this
>>one?
>>
>>John M. Wolford
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