But in a good season, a hive can produce some 60 pounds [25 kg] of honey, allowing for a surplus to be harvested and enjoyed by humans ​ — as well as by animals such as bears and raccoons.
Headel aastatel võib aga tarutäis mesilasi toota 25 kilogrammi mett, nii et sellest jagub ka inimestele ning loomadele, näiteks karudele ja pesukarudele.