{"product_id":"nourrisseur-dhiver-candy-board-8-cadres","title":"\"Candy Board\" winter feeder - 8 frames","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposure of untreated wooden hive components to the elements can cause warping, cracking, or rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"490\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBefore use, treat exterior surfaces with finishes suitable for outdoor use and safe for bees. Please note that some finishes require drying time to allow for the off-gassing of VOCs before installing bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple recipe to prepare 5 \"candy boards\" for winter (spring) feeding:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Candy boards\" serve as a food reserve for the spring to avoid starvation stress before nature begins to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e10kg white granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e600ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2.5ml apple cider vinegar - optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5 sheets of unprinted newspaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5 \"candy boards\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the vinegar to the water. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePour the sugar into a large bowl and add the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMix until the mixture resembles wet sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a large sheet of unprinted newspaper in the bottom of the \"candy board\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDistribute 1\/5 of the mixture into each \"candy board\" and press firmly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMake a hole in the center to help the bees find the food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInstall on the hive when the temperature approaches 6°C (43°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MeliFera Equipement Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717883416775,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7751\/0087\/files\/IMG-0850.png?v=1775773324","url":"https:\/\/melifera.ca\/en\/products\/nourrisseur-dhiver-candy-board-8-cadres","provider":"MeliFera Equipement Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}