Hi Scott, one of the problems we have to contend with here in Manitoba is the crystalization of honey because of extreme cold temperatures, sometimes exceeding -40 celcius. Therefore we have to feed a sugar/water or syrup in fall to ensure feed will be in semi-liquid form consumable by bees during long winters. Regards, Doug On Thu, 8 Aug 1996, SHolisky wrote: > IMHO: No better money can be spent than feeding back your own honey to > bring a good hive up to proper weight for the long winter. I also > include the recomended Fumididl B on the last two gallons. > > Works well for me. > > Scott >