In the vast world of Minecraft, honey is a valuable resource that provides various benefits, from crafting powerful potions to creating delicious food items.
However, collecting honey can be a risky endeavor due to the presence of bees guarding their hives.
If you attempt to defend yourself when under attack, it can trigger aggression in all the other surrounding bees.
Let’s explore how you can safely harvest honey without getting stung.
How to harvest honey on Minecraft without getting attacked by bees
To safely harvest honey in Minecraft without provoking bee attacks, place a campfire beneath the beehive or nest to calm the bees, and take advantage of nighttime or rainy weather when bees are less active.
Additionally, gently use shears to collect honeycombs without provoking the bees’ aggression.
Use a campfire to calm the bees
Place a campfire underneath the beehive. This calms the bees and prevents them from attacking while you collect honey.
Make sure there is at least one free block of space between the campfire and the bee hive.
The fire from the campfire can actually hurt the bees and even kill them.
By keeping some space between the campfire and the bee hive, the bees won’t get burned when they come in or out of the hive.
It’s all about keeping those little buzzy buddies safe!
To make a campfire craft 3 sticks, 3 logs, and either 1 coal or charcoal on a crafting table.
Auto-harvest honey
You can set up an automated system for collecting honey in Minecraft to avoid getting stung.
Build a dedicated structure to accommodate several beehives. Position dispensers facing the hives, fill them with empty bottles and connect them to a Redstone circuit.
Use an observer block to detect hive fullness and trigger the dispensers to collect honey.
Harvest at night or during rain
Bees are generally less active and less likely to attack during nighttime or rainy weather. Take advantage of these conditions to safely harvest honey.
Equip shears and right-click on the beehive to collect honeycombs without angering the bees.
Happy gaming!