Hi all
Kathy Cox Said...
> I spray the new foundation with sugar water.
In UK we have a method of getting the bees to use foundation that has 'gone
stale'. We dip the frames and wax in a solution of washing soda. Saturation
of solution is not critical... a few table spoons to the pint or a lb to a
gallon are both good enough measures.
Now in UK 'washing soda' is potassium carbonate, not sodium hydroxide
(caustic soda).
We think is works for the same reason that a line of washing seems to
attract bees, (they desire the mineral content).
Best Regards & 73s, Dave Cushman... G8MZY
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