The queen bee is the sole fertile female in a hive, responsible for laying all eggs and producing pheromones that regulate colony activities. Her health and productivity directly influence the colony's strength and behavior. Therefore, beekeepers often rear new queens to replace aging or failing ones, expand apiaries, or select for desirable traits such as gentleness or disease resistance.
BEESTKEEPING | The best time to breed queen honey bees is during spring and early summer, as this period aligns with the natural reproductive cycle of honey bee colonies. Here’s why this timing is ideal:
Our bee queen breeding kit makes it easy to raise a queen bee without using complicated methods like grafting. Perfect for both beginners and experts, this kit helps you produce strong and healthy queens for your hives.
Producing your own queens gives you control over the genetic traits of your bees, ensuring strong, healthy, and productive colonies. It also fosters a deeper understanding of bee biology and management, making you a more skilled and self reliant beekeeper.
Have you ever wondered why queen bees live so much longer and are more fertile than worker bees, despite having the same genes? The secret might be in their diet: royal jelly (RJ). This creamy substance, produced by worker bees,...
