> > ...and possibly fed artificial feeds (Sugar syrups and pollen
substitutes)

If the bees belong to me I can assure you they have fed the above!
Until proof that using the above is a detriment to the bees health I will
keep doing so. Many precious research dollars have been spent trying to
prove use of fructose  & pollen patties is bad for bees. None have succeeded
so far!

Bob

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