After the hive was secured in their new home, the materials were removed. The take was about 3 gallons of Keawe (i.e the bush called "mesquite" is a tree in Hawaii) honey. Care was taken to do the capture during a time when the honey flow was strong. This meant that the bees had plenty to work with and could repair and build quickly. Also, because of the location, it was possible to leave the hive in place for a month so it could recover and secure the combs. This prevented squashing of bees during transport, which could have happened if the bees were moved immediately. This hive produced 200 pounds of honey during the next year.

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