Changes

*In Finland, feeding might begin as early as the end of July, if the nectar flow ends very early. In South-West Finland, feed is given in three portions in order to avoid giving too much food before the eggs for the winter bees have been laid. Around two weeks after feeding the first time after harvesting, a larger amount of feed is given to the hive. By this time the eggs for the winter bees should have been laid. The total amount of 66% sugar solution amounts to 22-25 liters for one Langstroth hive body colony and 27-30 liters for two hive body colonies.

*In Dalsland, Sweden 12 kg sugar are given to every overwintered hive.