Kelley Rosenlund wrote:
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> >Also make sure sure sugar syrup is fresh. Sometimes the bees won't take it
> >when it develops that slime in it. About 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider
> >vinegar added when mixing helps this problem.
>
> 2 tablespoons per ?? Do the bees have any problem with the vinegar?
Hi Kelly,
I'm also using vinegar in the feed. One liter of 12% vinegar to 600 kg sugar
/400 liter water. Prevent fermentation and mould in the feeders. Bees don't
mind, even heard somewhere that it's good for them.
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