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rainman1962 New Bee
Joined: 19 Apr 2015 Posts: 8 Location: United States, Oregon
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:15 am Post subject: syrup problems |
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I am new to beekeeping so I am very grateful for any and all advice! I received my first swarm yesterday!!! I am using a syrup feeder (Phil Chandler's video) in my TBH for a day or two until they get established. I mixed the syrup 2:1 (sugar:water) and put holes in a mason jar lid. As soon as I turned the lid over the syrup just started to squirt out (squirt, not drip). The hole was made with a small needle and I only had 1 hole! Now, when I check out the hive, there is a path of syrup on the ground below the hive and TONS of ants all over it. I cannot figure out how one hole can be inserted let alone 5-10 without it dripping all over the place.
Thanks in advance for any tips on this process. |
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Dexter's shed Scout Bee
Joined: 16 May 2014 Posts: 307 Location: Grays, Essex, UK
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did you tip the jar over slowly or fast?
try again, practise with water, and make a lot more holes, I use a 1" wire nail so it has nothing to do with your hole size, by turning the jar quickly, your forming a vacuum which holds the contents inside the jar unless sucked out |
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trekmate Golden Bee

Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Posts: 1137 Location: UK, North Yorkshire, Bentham
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Also make sure the lid is sealed tight. Any air getting in will let the syrup drip out. |
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