-- In support of Illinois’ growing community of hobbyists and professional beekeepers, Meyer Bees continues to offer expert honey extraction services at its Minooka facility. Known for its raw local honey and full suite of beekeeping supplies, Meyer Bees provides a practical and trusted resource for turning capped frames into high-quality, unprocessed honey—cleanly, efficiently, and with the care bees deserve.
“Many small-scale beekeepers don’t have access to the equipment needed to extract honey safely or effectively,” said a Meyer Bees spokesperson. “Our honey extraction services in Illinois are built to give them a clean, dependable way to harvest without compromising the purity of their product.”
The honey extraction process at Meyer Bees begins once the bees have filled and capped the honeycomb frames. Beekeepers can bring these frames to the facility, where they are processed in a purpose-built extraction room. The wax cappings are carefully removed, and the frames are spun at high speed in an extractor to release the honey. Afterward, the honey is passed through a mesh screen to remove larger wax particles and debris, while retaining all beneficial enzymes, pollen, and nutrients.
Unlike many commercial operations, Meyer Bees does not pasteurize or blend its honey, ensuring every batch retains its unique character and natural components. Each seasonal extraction also yields honey with slightly different flavor profiles and coloration, depending on which flowers the bees foraged on—a nuance that customers appreciate and return for.
Meyer Bees also captures the wax cappings for further use in handcrafted products, such as candles and balms, reinforcing the company’s sustainable approach to apiculture. Their extraction services serve not just as a tool for honey collection but as an extension of their broader mission: to empower beekeepers and protect the local bee population.
Beyond local honey, Meyer Bees offers a collection of varietal honey sourced in collaboration with select North American beekeepers. Each variety, from fireweed to avocado blossom, is harvested with precision timing to preserve the flavor of single nectar sources.
About Us: With apiaries located across the Chicagoland area—from Joliet and Shorewood to Oswego and Downers Grove—Meyer Bees is deeply embedded in the region’s beekeeping landscape. The company also stocks a comprehensive range of equipment, bees, nucs, and queens, making it a go-to destination for all levels of beekeepers. Walk-ins are welcome at their Minooka showroom, and online ordering is available for those outside the area.
Contact Info:
Name: Dave Meyer
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Organization: Meyer Bees
Address: Meyer Bees, 2021 Holt Road, Minooka IL 60447
Phone: 815-521-9116
Website: https://meyerbees.com/
Release ID: 89170435
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