Things You'll Need:
- Bee Brushes
- Bee Escapes
- Bee Smokers
- Hive Tools
- Honey Extractors
- Uncapping Knives
- Bee Veils
- Cloth
- Cloth
- Jars And Lids
- Large Metal Pan
- Strainers
- Address Labels
- Matches
- Matches
- Strainers
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Step 1
Have all equipment ready and in easy reach.
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Step 2
Remove layer of wax over top of cells, or "cappings."
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Step 3
Save the cappings in a large pan or tub.
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Step 4
Place uncapped frames of comb and honey into an extractor.
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Step 5
Spin frames using the handle or, if the extractor is electric, simply let the machine spin the frames.
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Step 6
Remove frames.
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Step 7
Repeat until all frames are empty of honey.
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Step 1
Have jars and labels ready.
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Step 2
Pour honey into each jar using the spout on the side of the extractor.
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Step 3
Take a warm, damp cloth and wipe each jar, including the mouth.
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Step 4
Screw jar lid on tightly.
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Step 5
Place your personal label on the jar.
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Step 6
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
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Step 1
Get all bee equipment ready.
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Step 2
Light smoker and smoke your clothing and the hive lightly. You will remove honey from the top super of the hive.
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Step 3
Put a bee escape into the center hole in the inner cover. Place this cover under the super.
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Step 4
Place the outer cover back over the super.
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Step 5
Wait 24 hours for the bees to go down into the next super.
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Step 6
Again, get ready to remove the super.
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Step 7
Remove the super holding the honey you plan to harvest.
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Step 8
Remove each frame and examine it for bees while you're still outdoors.
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Step 9
Brush any remaining bees from the frame.
