Hi Bill, I don't happen to have a copy to J. Tew's article. Did he actually test the effects of starch on the honeybee? I know lots of articles repeat the dangers of starch but I can't recall a single test ever being conducted. It's rather curious that starches are a common component of many pollens. I wouldn't recommend feeding starch as a nuitritional element to the bees. But a small amount in some powdered sugar whould introduce a minimal percent. Maybe even less than the pollen the bees eat. Regards Dennis -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---