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In this episode, we walk through practical honey extraction methods for beekeepers of all levels. If you're new to harvesting or just looking to improve your setup, this episode covers when and how to take honey, how to test moisture content, what to avoid during treatment windows, and how to extract honey with or without expensive equipment. We’ll also go over tips for drying uncapped honey, clearing bees from supers, and managing sticky cleanup after the fact.

What’s Inside This Episode:

  • Why you shouldn’t harvest honey in your first year
  • How to know when your honey is ready (capped vs uncapped)
  • Using a refractometer to measure moisture content
  • Tips for drying uncapped honey frames before extraction
  • Why your treatment history matters before harvesting
  • How to clear bees using escape boards, one-way exits, or shaking
  • Overview of manual vs electric extractors
  • Crush and strain method explained
  • Final tips for safe, efficient honey harvests

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