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Title: feed back:mann lake soft patties( FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box )
Post by: adamant on January 11, 2013, 10:08:22 PM
this will be the first time using patties. i am looking for feed back on the mann lake patties..
thank you


http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-supplies/page43.html# (http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-supplies/page43.html#)!productInfo/7/
FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box 1-3 boxes
Title: Re: feed back:mann lake soft patties( FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box )
Post by: Jim134 on January 15, 2013, 03:29:42 AM
First of all do you have SHB in NJ ??


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Title: Re: feed back:mann lake soft patties( FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box )
Post by: adamant on January 15, 2013, 12:14:33 PM
yes
Title: Re: feed back:mann lake soft patties( FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box )
Post by: BeeMaster2 on January 15, 2013, 12:54:55 PM
Then think twice before using them. You can put in just enough for them to consume in a day or 2. The beetles breed in them and hide under them.
Jim
Title: Re: feed back:mann lake soft patties( FD-330 Soft Patties 45 lb bulk box )
Post by: AllenF on January 15, 2013, 05:30:51 PM
Keep the patties small and let the bees clean up everything before you put more.  And check the patties often, daily, checking for worms.