Learn the complete honey extraction process, from uncapping frames to using centrifugal force, to harvest honey efficiently while preserving wax comb for hive health.
Discover why a hive tool is indispensable for safely prying apart propolis-sealed frames and managing your colony effectively. Essential for all beekeepers.
Discover why new bee colonies prioritize survival over honey production in their first year and how to set realistic beekeeping goals for long-term success.
Discover the 4 main honey extractor cleaning methods: bee cleaning, manual washing, pressure washing, and car wash. Learn the pros, cons, and risks for each.
Learn how ATC in honey refractometers ensures accurate moisture readings by automatically correcting for temperature variations, essential for quality honey production.
Compare honey harvesting methods like bee escape boards, blowers, and fume boards. Learn to balance bee stress, beekeeper effort, and cost for a successful harvest.
Discover foundationless beekeeping: a natural method for pure honeycomb, better hive visibility, and contaminant-free hives. Learn the pros, cons, and how to start.
Discover how the Flow Hive's innovative tap system allows for direct honey extraction without opening the hive, reducing stress on bees and eliminating heavy equipment.
Discover when a specialized frame cleaning tool is a necessity for beekeepers to efficiently clean wax and propolis from frame grooves for reusing frames.
Learn the safe, efficient water-only method for cleaning honey extractors. Perfect for commercial beekeepers to maintain equipment and protect honey quality.
A honey refractometer measures moisture content to prevent fermentation and ensure honey quality. Learn how it works and why it's essential for beekeepers.
Learn the proper way to clean bee frames with hot water to remove wax, pathogens, and ensure colony health. Avoid common mistakes like warping and mold.
Learn how temperature changes propolis from brittle to sticky. Discover best practices for harvesting, processing, and storing this valuable hive product.
Learn how bee colonies were graded using a rapid visual assessment of the overnight cluster size, ensuring consistent and non-disruptive population estimates.
Learn why pollen is critical for honey bee brood development, queen egg-laying, and colony survival. Essential reading for beekeepers and pollinator supporters.
A honey refractometer measures moisture content to prevent fermentation, ensure quality, and confirm honey is ready for harvest. Essential for beekeepers.
Compare short-term storage & cryopreservation for honey bee semen. Learn how to enhance genetic diversity, overcome logistical barriers, and secure your breeding program.
Learn the ideal beehive orientation (southeast) and key principles for morning sun, wind protection, and heat management to boost your apiary's success.
Learn the 4 essential steps for using a honey refractometer correctly: calibration, sampling, reading, and cleaning. Prevent fermentation and ensure honey quality.