Bee Feeding and Watering
Do not heat sugar solutions over tap-warm temperature
Good Beekeeping Practices
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If sugar solution is heated the HMF-content will increase in the solution. A high content of HMF is deadly for the bees. HMF stands for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and is formed in all kinds of sugars when they are heated or stored in warm conditions.