{"product_id":"idealbee-classic-apinectar-bee-syrup-13kg","title":"IdealBee Classic Bee Syrup – 13kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExclusive to Hagens Bees in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdealBee Classic is a ready-to-use liquid carbohydrate feed formulated to help honey bee colonies replenish their food reserves when natural forage or existing stores are insufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Dulcofruct, this high-fructose syrup is formulated for easy digestion by honey bees. It also provides a balanced microelement content adapted to bee nutrition and has a carefully formulated pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdealBee Classic requires no mixing, heating or dissolving, simply pour the required quantity into a clean, suitable hive feeder. It is supplied in a practical 13kg jerry can with a secure, resealable cap, making it convenient to carry, dispense and store between feeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to use directly from the container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo mixing, heating or dissolving required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh fructose content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulated for easy digestion by honey bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced microelement content adapted to bee nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully formulated pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to replenish colony food reserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent, professionally manufactured liquid feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient 13kg size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical jerry can with a secure, resealable cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to dispense into a suitable hive feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdealBee Classic can be used for supplementary feeding when colonies require additional carbohydrate stores, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the honey harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring nectar shortages or periods of limited forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing colonies for winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen an inspection shows that stores are insufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen established colonies or nucs require supplementary feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways assess each colony individually before feeding, taking account of its strength, existing stores, weather conditions and access to natural forage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor replenishing food reserves, feed IdealBee Classic \u003c\/span\u003eundiluted using a clean, suitable hive feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAdminister approximately 500g to 1kg per colony every 3–5 days\u003cspan\u003e, adjusting the quantity and frequency according to colony requirements and consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid spilling syrup around the hive or apiary, as this may encourage robbing. 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