# Feeding Honey frames to Bees, condensation **URL:** \ **Category:** Beekeeping - Basics\ **Created:** [April 13, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789 "2017-04-13T12:40:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kirsten\_Redlich](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/kirsten_redlich/32/5093_2.png) [@Kirsten\_Redlich](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Kirsten_Redlich)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/1 "2017-04-13T12:40:41Z")
I have some frames of honey & honey & pollen I removed from a hive about 1 month ago. I had them in the freezer for 3 days & they have been refrigerated since. One frame in particular is about 50% pollen. I am concerned that when I remove then from the fridge their may be some condensation on the pollen & wouldn’t like to give it back to them like that. I know they will need it, there have been pollen shortages over last few months (many beekeepers are feeding pollen/substitutes), how do I dry it out without impairing nutrient qualities? ---
**Author:** ![Dawn\_SD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dawn_sd/32/15954_2.png) [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/2 "2017-04-13T18:04:18Z")
I would stand it in front of fan inside the house (with air-conditioning running if possible to lower humidity). It should be a lot drier after a day or two. ---
**Author:** ![Dee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dee/32/5840_2.png) [@Dee](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dee)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/3 "2017-04-13T18:41:49Z")
Put it in a plastic bag and seal it. Wait for it to come to room temperature then take the bag off. Anyway, even if the frame were dripping wet I don’t think the bees would mind. It’s very humid in a beehive ---
**Author:** ![Kirsten\_Redlich](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/kirsten_redlich/32/5093_2.png) [@Kirsten\_Redlich](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Kirsten_Redlich)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/4 "2017-04-14T13:52:25Z")
Thanks Dawn & Dee, I have been reading on local club site that someone had issues with pollen having condensation & putting it into hive at this time of year. Not so concerned with the honey as its capped anyway. It’s wrapped in fridge so will give it a day to come to temp before installing. Perhaps bit over cautious as it has been a very difficult season weather wise (as I think you experienced last year Dee?) & I don;t think i’m going to have opportunity for too many more inspections in a very short time. We’ve had 2 days that resembled anything like our normal Autumn. Temps have dropped from 28 to 10 degrees in one week. So anything that goes into the hive now I have to be prepared for not being able to get back to check for awhile. ---
**Author:** ![Eva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dbc845/32.png) [@Eva](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Eva)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/5 "2017-04-14T14:28:52Z")
It’s my understanding that condensation on stored combs is only a problem in the sense that it could lead to mold growth. If it isn’t freezing cold outside where you are, a little dampness probably won’t bother your bees & they’d probably take care of it before any mold starts. If you suspect mold, then I’d follow Dawn’s suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Dee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dee/32/5840_2.png) [@Dee](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dee)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/6 "2017-04-14T18:48:01Z")
> [@Kirsten\_Redlich](#): > > Perhaps bit over cautious as it has been a very difficult season weather wise (as I think you experienced last year Dee? Not so good now after a roaring start. I don’t worry about pollen in a bad spell. The queens just stop laying. Italians don’t though so if you keep them perhaps you need to take more care. ---
**Author:** ![Kirsten\_Redlich](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/kirsten_redlich/32/5093_2.png) [@Kirsten\_Redlich](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Kirsten_Redlich)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/7 "2017-04-18T12:29:44Z")
At least 2 of my hives are Italians or descendants of & I noticed a marked difference in general attitude of the colonies when pollen sources were low. I’ve also had issues with chalkbrood & again noticed a marked improvement with better pollen supply ( & nectar too of course, but was having to feed sugar syrup & big difference between having pollen & syrup to syrup only). ---
**Author:** ![Peter48](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/peter48/32/14625_2.png) [@Peter48](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Peter48)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/feeding-honey-frames-to-bees-condensation/10789/8 "2018-04-12T06:41:56Z")
Give it once it has thawed out as it is, the bees will take it. Bees won’t touch it if it is moldy but with a little moisture it will be enjoyed and work a treat. Regards