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All about Uncapping Trays

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When you speak of uncapping, this refers to the process of getting rid of the thin beeswax that covers off the honey frames for the honey to be exposed. Only once you expose the honey will you be able to extract it. Uncapping equipment and tools range from automatic uncappers, handheld uncapping knife or comb, and uncapping trays. 

During uncapping, your goal is to cause minimal damage to all the frames as much as possible since it is possible to reuse the drawn comb so that your bees can get a head start when it comes to filling up the …

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Use Beehive Scale to Monitor Hive Weight

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Bees are known to build their hives pretty much anywhere. In fact, hives can be seen attached to hollow trees, underground, or even out in the open air. However, no matter what the location of these hives might be, using a beehive scale will make you see that the weight of natural hives can differ based on their size.…