Using a Refractometer to Increase Honey Production

Learn all about how to use a refractometer to increase your honey production. Measuring moisture content can help your hives thrive. A refractometer is used to measure the moisture level in honey. Beekeepers need to become more aware of what the moisture content is in the honey they are harvesting. Harvest it too soon, and the excess moisture content will cause the honey to go bad or ferment, leading to customer returns and negative feedback.