2 Gallon Bee Feeder Lid W/scrn

Pail feeding is one of the most simple, effective and cost efficient ways to feed your bees. This two gallon cover serves dual purposes, serving as a replacement for our two gallon pail feeder, or allowing you to convert your own two gallon pail into a feeder. Note: not all pails are made to the same dimensions; if using your own pail, please test one lid first to see if it will fit.

How Does Pail Feeding Work?

The pail is filled close to the top with syrup, then with the lid attached, it is slowly inverted to create a vacuum. The pail is placed on top of the frames or over the hole in the inner cover, where bees come up to the screen and lick, allowing more syrup to drip down as they are eating.

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Note:

• We recommend placing an empty hive body around the feeder below your outer cover to prevent robbing
• If you don’t fill your bucket all the way, a lot of syrup will stream out when you flip it
• Read full instructions: Feeder Pail Instructions
• Pick up syrup so you are ready to go
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