[JoeMcc]

Any ideas where I can find divert Sugar in the NW? I'm North of Seattle.

JoeMcc

 

[Chick]

What is "divert" sugar?

 

[JoeMcc]

What is "divert" sugar?

http://www.amalgamatedsugar.com/sugardata/TYPE50MEDIUMINVERTSUGAR.htm

JoeMcc

 

[sqkcrk]

That link doesn't say anything about "divert" sugar. Why are you looking for it? Do you want to feed it to your bees?

 

[Chick]

That link tells about "invert" sugar, not "divert" sugar. But, i take it that you are wanting it for feed. What is so special about divert sugar, as feed, versus mixing water and cane sugar?

 

[JBJ]

Costco can usually get "Drivert" by the pallet...

It is very easy for the bees to eat in its dry from as it wets easily. It will readily adsorb humidity.

 

[loggermike]

And if its been sitting around awhile it gets kinda lumpy.I picked up a few bags from Dadants on the way through.They were a bit surprised when I started slamming the bags down on the concrete.But lumpy drivert is hard to pour into a hive.

 

[RDY-B]

That link tells about "invert" sugar, not "divert" sugar. But, i take it that you are wanting it for feed. What is so special about divert sugar, as feed, versus mixing water and cane sugar?

Drivert is C&H trade name -it is sugar that is amalgamated in 8% invert sugar
the benefits to inverted sugar are many-but inverted syrup is common hard to find inverted sugar in dry form-RDY-B

 

[loggermike]

Drivert is useful for feeding nucs or weaker hives in a dearth without setting off robbing like syrup might.
Though plain sugar can be used for the same purpose, drivert is less likely to be wasted.

 

[loggermike]

Here is a method of feeding Drivert with a baggy. I have never used a baggy to feed. I tend to just pour some around the cluster when a pollen sub patty is put on(early January) In the warmer wintering areas, bees have no trouble using it.
http://www.damoc.com/beefeed/drifeed.html

 

[bigbill]

drivert can also be used to medicate so bees do not have any stomach problems such as diaria ect.

 

[JoeMcc]

Re: Can't find Drivert Sugar in the Northwest.

I am going to mix it at a 1:1 ratio with Mega bee then add 2:1 regular sugared syrup. Im also going to add canola oil. The Drivert keeps the patties from drying out and collects hive moisture.

I see I misspelled Drivert in the original thread title.... Sorry.

JoeMcc

 

[JoeMcc]

Found some...

Puratos Baking Supply - Seattle

little over $40 for a 50# bag.

JoeMee

 

[EbrgNBC]

C&H's "Drivert Sugar" = Baker's Sugar = Caster Sugar, which is available in a two-pack (of 3#/jar=6#s) from Amazon.com for ~$32. If you have Amazon Prime, you can "Subscribe & Save" and get up to 15% discount and it's even cheaper if you use "Prime Pantry"