Fall Feeding Ratios

[DayValleyDahlias]

Dear Bee Friends,

Please tell me what the feeding ratio is for Fall feeding...

Many Thanks

Sharan

[annette]

2:1 for fall. I do 10lbs sugar to 5 pints water. (per Michael Bush).

Anymore questions?  Please ask.

Annette

[DayValleyDahlias]

thanks dear!

[Shawn]

Ive been 2:1 but I only make 2 quarts at a time so the syrup is warm and fresh when I put it in. Its funny to watch how fast the feeder fills up with bees after I put it in. Like Brian said in another post the bees drink the 2 quarts in one day. It has started to frost and will be freezing soon so Ill just feed when the weather gets warm again.

[Michael Bush]

Quite a few people use quite different ratios and the bees always seem to to ok with them, but the "typical" recommendation is 2:1.  Mine's probably closer to 5:3 sugar:water.