I'm just lurking on the list, trying to learn as much as possible before I
start my first hive. However, I ordered a catalog of supplies from Brushy
Mountain, and in it is the (a) recipe:
 
1 6.4 oz pk Terramycin
1 lb Crisco
3 lbs Granulated Sugar
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly, then mix with Crisco. Divide into 12 equal
portions and flatten into patties. Make 12 patties. Use one per hive. Do NOT
use during honey flow.
 
Hope this is what you are looking for.
 
David Scott
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Memphis, TN
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Richard H. Glassford II
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 7:33 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: MEDICATING BEES
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am new to bee keeping.  I have three hives.  Two I bought as nuc's and
> one came from a local swarm.  I have a couple of  question.    If
> someone could help I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> 1.  Someone told me about a grease patty made of shortening, powdered
> sugar and TM. How much of each substances is mixed together?  Are there
> any tricks to this ?  How long and where is it placed in the hive.  When
> can you take it out?
>
> 2.   My first nuc was placed in my yard on April 25. I have the second
> brood box on.  The queen is now laying eggs in the top box.  My second
> hives were placed in the yard May 30th.   My question is do I have to
> worry about these hives swarming.  Do the bees continue to swarm
> throughout the summer?
>
> Bees are great!!
>
> Good luck,   Rich (a newbee)
>