Feeding advice

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Asked by TIDEANDHIVE Asked Thu 10 Sep 2026 16:27

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I have started feeding my hives in September wth 2 to 1 Syrup, how long should I keep feeding my bees with syrup? Does it depend on the temperature 🌡️

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👍 Most helpful answer Answered Sat 12 Sep 2026 22:56

Mike

I'll usaly run sugar syrup till the weather starts dropping into single didgets, say late October. Then monitor them over the cold months, withe a good fondant feed.

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Answer Answered Sat 12 Sep 2026 23:17

Mike

Perfect... 👍
Have to added your varroa treatment? There's a good section under tools (manage treatments) for logging all this, it's worth a look. 👍

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Answer Answered Sat 12 Sep 2026 22:59

TIDEANDHIVE

Thanks Mike, it looks like I'm doing the right thing with feeding them, and yes I will change to fondant when it gets to cold for syrup.