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“Honey Bee Healthy”

Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 1/2 pounds of sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon lecithin granules used as an emulsifier
  • 15 drops spearmint oil
  • 15 drops lemongrass oil

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil and integrate the sugar until dissolved.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and quickly add the lecithin and the essential oils.
  • Stir until everything is evenly distributed. This solution should have a strong scent and not be left open around bees. Cool before using.

Notes

A resource for some of the ingredients:
LorAnn Oils, 4518 Aurelius Road, P.O. Box 22009, Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 882-0215, 1-800-248-1302, fax (517) 882-0507,
E-mail [email protected].