Bees and Honey

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!