Harvest honey at lower moisture content

Harvesting honey at a lower moisture content is the most effective preventative measure against honey fermentation. Honey moisture content should be below 18.6% to inhibit yeast activity and prevent fermentation. Beekeepers should use a refractometer to accurately measure honey moisture content before harvesting. Delaying honey harvest until bees have sufficiently dehydrated the nectar and capped the combs ensures lower moisture content. Harvesting only fully capped honey frames minimizes the risk of fermentation and ensures high-quality, stable honey.