>>So, again I ask, If there is no difference in the health of the honey
bee colony; and it is easier and cheaper for the beekeeper - why
shouldn't we be feeding HFCS55 as the preferred source of winter feed?

This seems to be a straightforward decision supported by science and
various research efforts.



Exactly Scott,
There is absoulutely no scientific research that suggest that HFCS, 55%
sold by retailers, affects the health of the honeybee colony.  It seems
that whenever this statement is made, the aurguement is made back that the
acid produced syruip is, but we are not talking about that.  Two different
issues!!  Either we are misunderstanding eachother or there is another
adgenda at issue.  I have argued with people about feeding HFCS to hives,
who make the same arguements back, and they are beekeepers who are
generally opposed to feeding at all.

Ian

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