In reply to David's message, if the syrup was given too late in the year
so that the bees did not have a chance to evaporate enough of the water,
the resulting "sugar honey" can ferment and cause dysentary which can kill
the bees.  Other possibilities are Varroa mites and Nosema infection.
 
Cheers,
Dave Pehling
 
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