From: <RSBrenchley@aol.com>
Date: Sun Dec 17, 2000 10:31pm
Subject: Re: girls on small cells, regressing bees

In a message dated 18/12/00 02:26:17 GMT Standard Time,
deelusbybeekeeper@e... writes:

<< Various pollen substitute formulas are published, but even C.L. Farrar
himself did not recommend feeding substitutes for more than 6-8 weeks
maximum in his study. If you can feed real pollen it doesn't have the assoc
problems. >>

What are the problems? I'm planning on feeding substitute in the spring
to get the bees off to a good start for early splitting. 6-8 weeks should be
plenty, but what pitfalls do I need to watch out for?

Regards,

Robert Brenchley