Learn why you shouldn't harvest honey in your first year and how to identify the right time for a successful, sustainable harvest in your second season.
Discover the honey extractor, the key machine for harvesting honey. Learn how it works, the step-by-step process, and compare it to alternative methods like crush and strain.
Learn how to use a honey extractor without causing damage. Key tips on frame balance, speed control, and preparation for hobbyists and commercial beekeepers.
Learn the essential steps for uncapping honeycomb and extracting honey using an extractor or crush & strain method. Ensure a clean, high-quality harvest.
Discover the features of the beekeeping frame cleaning tool, including its ergonomic wooden handle and specialized design for efficient wax and propolis removal.
Discover the most efficient honey extraction methods. Compare centrifugal extractors, crush & strain, and cut comb to maximize your yield and hive health.
Explore the differences between extracted, comb, and chunk honey. Learn how processing affects flavor, texture, and nutritional value to make an informed choice.
Learn the correct method to shake bees off frames when transferring brood or honey, minimizing stress on your colonies and ensuring a smooth operation.
Learn about the hive tool, the beekeeper's multi-purpose essential for prying, scraping, and lifting frames, plus other key equipment for hive management.
Learn the two main honey extraction methods: Crush and Strain for hobbyists & Centrifugal Extraction for commercial beekeepers. Preserve comb or maximize wax harvest.
Discover the key functions of a hive tool: prying sealed components, lifting frames, and scraping wax. Essential for safe, efficient beekeeping inspections.
Discover efficient honey processing methods for dozens of hives, from fruit presses to centrifugal extractors, to streamline your harvest and maximize yield.
Learn why calibration is critical for honey refractometer accuracy to prevent fermentation, ensure compliance, and protect your honey's value and quality.
Learn the essential steps to start beekeeping, from selecting a location and acquiring equipment to choosing the right method for getting your first bees.
Learn how the Flow Hive uses a unique frame design to extract honey directly from the hive via gravity, minimizing bee disturbance and beekeeper labor.
Discover how the Flow Hive's patented frames let you harvest honey directly from the tap, minimizing bee disturbance and eliminating manual extraction.
Learn how hive temperature impacts honeybee energy allocation. Discover strategies to reduce cooling/heating stress and boost honey surplus for beekeepers.
Learn the industry-standard two-step process for cleaning hive boxes: mechanical scraping and thermal sanitization with a propane torch for colony health.
Learn how a honey refractometer measures moisture content to prevent spoilage, ensure shelf stability, and guarantee a high-quality harvest for beekeepers.
Discover how Flow Hives simplify honey extraction with a turn-of-a-key system, reducing bee stress and eliminating the need for traditional extraction equipment.
Discover how honey extractors preserve honeycomb, maximize yield, and save bee energy. Learn the benefits of centrifugal extraction for hobbyists and commercial apiaries.
Discover how a radial honey extractor uses centrifugal force to efficiently harvest honey from both sides of a frame simultaneously, saving time and labor.