Refractometer (optical)

Refractometer (optical)This optical refractometer will let you measure the moisture content of your honey. Easy to calibrate and operate! Honey that is less than 17. 5% water qualifies as No. 1 grade, and is not at risk of fermentation. Honey with higher moisture levels could ferment.

Pair it with a bottling bucket and you have an easy 1-step filtering and bottling system for your honey

In this hour and a half course we will discuss the role of workers

the Apiary Inspection program

* We recommend ordering at least 1 size larger than usual to allow for mobility *

We'll talk about different techniques

and the scraper end will help you keep the sides of the hive clean to discourage more comb attachments

it keeps the hive cooler in the heat of summer

For better airflow

(First Year Beekeeping):

since they are significantly lighter than a deep box when full of honey (30-40lbs vs

The removable bottom tray allows you to monitor mite levels through a 24 hour drop test

If you need additional entrance holes drilled let us know and we will customize your box for $2