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Fondant / Sugar Syrup

Fondant and sugar syrup are common bee feeds. Sugar syrup (ratio 2:1 or 1:1) is used for autumn feeding, while fondant serves as emergency feed in winter or spring placed on top of the frames. Both replace the honey that was harvested.

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