>What exactly do you mean by the term "corn syrup"? Sorry, I generalized the term. Thought you would just of taken for granted that I meant 55% fructose corn syrup. I dont have the storage to take liquid bulk sucrose, and dont have the time to mix sugar syrup... I would have to ask you to back youself up with some science on HFCS having "harmful non-digestible products for a bee and can cause sickness and/or death." I have never had any problems with HFCS, and use it routenly every year with the greatest of success. A couple of gallons or so satisfy their brooding needs, but I usually feed another pail to finnish off the foundation nicely. They dont touch the foundation if I dont feed the hives liberaly. They even draw the plastic out without a second thought.. Ian :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::