Harvesting Native Stingless Bee Honey: The Complete Process

When to HarvestNative stingless bee hives should only be harvested when the honey storage section (the super) is full — typically once or twice per year in subtropical conditions. Observe the hive for 4–6 weeks after the honey super is fitted to the brood box. When honey pots are visible through the inspection window and the super appears densely packed, harvest is appropriate. Never harvest if the honey stores appear low — a colony with insufficient stores will starve.The Harvesting Proce…