o Dress appropriately in protective clothing.
o Approach the hive quietly from behind.
o Blow smoke around the hive then through the entrance hole using a smoker.
o Lower the hive. o Open the hive by lifting the lid.
o Break the propolis between the top bars, then lift the bars to remove the combs.
o Use the hive tool to cut out the combs with honey, at the same time leaving a small strip of
comb attached to the bars.
o Do not harvest all the honey to avoid starving the bees.
o Put the honey in a clean container.
o Replace the top bars, ensuring no gaps are left.
o Replace the lid.
o Return the hive to its position.
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