Explore economical honey extraction methods for small-scale beekeepers and learn how one apiary uses a unique system to extract honey from frames. How does a small beekeeping operation get all that ...
It's shaping up to be a warm summer day as Don Eidam slips into his white, head-to-toe bee suit. He uses a bit of smoke to calm the bees in his Piedmont backyard. "A little smoke stimulates the bees ...
The realization that there had to be a better way to extract honey from hives came to Cedar Anderson around 10 years ago after a particularly messy and disruptive attempt to extract honey that ...
Ever since people first learned the consequences of Colony Collapse Disorder, a number of researchers have been attempting to find new ways to extract honey from bee hives without disturbing the bees.
In traditional Langstroth beehives, the honey is extracted via a centrifuge that spins the golden liquid out of the comb and allows it to run into your pot. In a top-bar hive, honey collection is ...
What type of honey extractor should I buy? Aside from a beekeeper’s suit, the most important tool when keeping bees is a quality honey extractor. Whether you’re a beginning beekeeper or a seasoned ...