Invert sugar question

[citrus]

feed as they are foraging the ivy - even if only a few pints, at least it gives them a dose at the beginning of winter and will keep the ivy a bit more liquid

ok thanks for that ...

so now I need to get hold of some invert and some thymol crystals

any chance you could dm me your recipe ? (how much thymol to invert etc and suggested suppliers you recommend)

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

ok thanks for that ...

so now I need to get hold of some invert and some thymol crystals

any chance you could dm me your recipe ? (how much thymol to invert etc and suggested suppliers you recommend)

You can feed it with bog standard 2:1 syrup. Look for Hivemaker's thymol emulsion recipe in the stickies section, it's all there - I think C Wynne Jones is the most reasonably priced supplier

 

[citrus]

You can feed it with bog standard 2:1 syrup. Look for Hivemaker's thymol emulsion recipe in the stickies section, it's all there - I think C Wynne Jones is the most reasonably priced supplier

thanks .. one last question then ...

step 1> make some of this thymol stuff (ignore the stuff about putting it on kleenex or sponges)

https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=19342&postcount=1

step 2> make up some 2:1 sugar syrup .. (or by some invert I guess)

step 3> for each litre of 2:1 how much thymol/oil stuff do you need to add ?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

the quantities required are all in the stickied post

 

[citrus]

the quantities required are all in the stickied post

Doh ....sorry was looking at the wrong sticky :-|


right one -> https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6513&page=10

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

that's the man

 

[citrus]

and the point is that it mixes with the ivy so they have a more usable winter store ?

guess the only worry is the wasps .. but then I can just use rapid feeder and try not to be too messy

 

[Erichalfbee]

guess the only worry is the wasps .. but then I can just use rapid feeder and try not to be too messy

Which is why I like the 2 litre rapid round feeders. Top up in the evening and don’t spill a drop

 

[Swarm]

Which is why I like the 2 litre rapid round feeders. Top up in the evening and don’t spill a drop

Mine get two of these if they'll take it and the rest is left to the Ivy.