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

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