{"product_id":"nourrisseur-dhiver-candy-board","title":"Winter candy board feeder","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposure to the elements can cause untreated wooden hive components to warp, crack, or rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"190\"\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 dissipation of VOCs before introducing 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 spring to prevent 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 consistency resembles wet sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a large sheet of unprinted newspaper at 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MeliFera Equipement Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396109226183,"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","provider":"MeliFera Equipement Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}