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Which statements about feeding bee colonies for winter are correct?
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Answer
- A It replaces the harvested honey stores
- B It takes place from late summer to early autumn
Explanation
After the honey harvest, colonies are given sugar or sugar syrup to replace the winter stores that were taken. This happens from late summer to early autumn, because below about 10 °C bees can no longer take up and store food. Despite the name, feeding does not happen in winter, and the sugar is not meant to stretch the honey.