Honey Extraction

Removal of Honey from the Hive

Smoke the Hive: Light your smoker and puff smoke at the entrance and under the lid of the hive to calm the bees.
Remove the Frames: Open the hive and carefully remove the honey-filled frames using your hive tool. Avoid crushing bees.
Check for Ripeness: Ensure the honey is capped (sealed with wax) before extraction. This indicates it's ready.

Uncapping the Honey

Uncap the Honey: Use a hot knife or uncapping tool to remove the wax caps from the honey cells.

Spinning the Honey

Extract Honey: Place the frames in the honey extractor. Spin the extractor to fling the honey out of the comb.

Straining the Honey

Strain the Honey: Pour the extracted honey through a strainer or cheesecloth to remove any leftover bits of wax or debris.
Store the Honey: Transfer the strained honey into clean jars or bottles. Seal them tightly.