In a message dated 08/11/2015 14:45:00 GMT Standard Time,  
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As bees  eat honey/ sugar from winter stores they produce  moisture


Honey sugars: C6 H12 O6, when digested with the help of atmospheric oxygen, 
 break down to CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2O (water) with the release of 
energy  (warmth). Honey is the equivalent of 'hard tack' for the bees and they 
need to  dilute it for use, in some cases, ivy honey for example, they need 
to liquify  the crystals.
 
Do they use the water that is already within their digestive system for  
this purpose or do they need to use condensation or even leave the hive to 
fetch  water?
 
Chris

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