Preparing to gather the honey frames...
At this time, two hives had already been
visited with two left.
The beekeepers are all dressed in white
coveralls with head gear and gloves.
A spray called "honey bandit" was sprayed
on a cover which is suppose to push the
bees down (out of the way).
The beekeepers also used smoke which is
an attempt to calm the bees.
As the bees make honey, another box is added
full of frames. So some of the hives have
several boxes.
Now to collect that honey.
A frame is removed, the clinging bees are
brushed off and the frames are put into
another box for transport
This is just a small portion of the honey
filled frames... I believe they said there
were 84 frames.
I hope I have all this "bee language" correct. They
build their honeycomb, the honey then fills it and
when the frame is full the bees put a wax cap on it.
It really isn't that easy - google bees and honey
for more info :)
The wax cap is then removed... with a heated knife.
The frames are then put into an extractor
and the honey is spun out.
Then here comes the honey....
The honey is ran through two strainers
and then bottled....
It is so tasty!