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Queens wont accept sugar
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:53 pm
by Yestordsd287
So I have a couple colonies and many semi claustral queens. I try to feed them sugar once every week, but they don’t seem to accept any of the honey I give them. In fact, my trap jaws cover the honey in sand so the sand absorbs the honey. This is worrying me and if anyone knows how I could provide my colonies with sugar I would really love a quick answer.
Re: Queens wont accept sugar
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:22 pm
by idahoantgirl
Yestordsd287 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:53 pm
So I have a couple colonies and many semi claustral queens. I try to feed them sugar once every week, but they don’t seem to accept any of the honey I give them. In fact, my trap jaws cover the honey in sand so the sand absorbs the honey. This is worrying me and if anyone knows how I could provide my colonies with sugar I would really love a quick answer.
If they want it, they will drink it. They are programmed to survive. They arent going to just "not know " how to drink sugar water. Maybe try thinning out the honey with water so its easier to drink.
Re: Inquiry
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:10 am
by Phoenix
Use Fruit Slices, Or Cotton Balls Soaked In Sugary Goods - Always Worked For My Odontomachus Queens.