Why not use powdered sugar to feed in the winter. I would think it would be easier for them to break down and carry back to the cluster. I know it would be more expensive, but on a small scale, it wouldn't be too bad. Are there any other reasons why this would be a bad idea?
njoylife10
Almost all the store bought powdered sugar has corn starch in it. It would not be a pretty site if you fed them that in the winter.
besides, you know what it does when it gets damp. you'd have a sticky mess dripping all over the place.
<Feeding dry sugar got me to thinking>
Did you hurt your head :?
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)
>Why not use powdered sugar to feed in the winter. I
Powdered sugar as feed is very injurious to bees because of the starch. Do not feed them powdered sugar.
Well now see......that's what I get for thinking :)
I knew you guys would have the answer. I didn't know that about the cornstarch.
Thanks all,
njoylife10