Beekeeping Glossary
Hive
The structure used by bees for a home.
Hive Body
A wooden box which encloses the frames and is usually used as a brood chamber.
Hive Stand
A structure that supports the hive.
Hive Tool
A metal device used to open hives, pry frames apart, and scrape wax and propolis from the hive parts.
Honey
A sweet viscid material produced by bees from the nectar of flowers, composed largely of a mixture of sugars dissolved in about 17 percent water. It contains small amounts of mineral matter, vitamins, proteins, and enzymes.
Honeydew
A sweet liquid excreted by aphids, leaflhoppers, and some scale insects that is collected by bees, especially in the absence of a good source of nectar.
Honey House
A building used for extracting honey and storing equipment.
Honey Stomach
A specially designed organ in the abdomen of the honey bee used for carrying nectar, honey, or water.