Queen Rearing Basics

Queen retinue, queen on queen cell, queen rearing cells in frame
Course Number
JL02

This class teaches the theory behind queen rearing strategies, including basic queen biology. This course is perfect for those who want to learn more about the most important individual in their colonies, or have been thinking about rearing their own queens.

Class Objectives
  • Installing new queens
  • Ideal rearing conditions
  • Various queen rearing techniques
  • Basic breeding principles
  • Honey bee queen biology
  • Mating new queens
Location Type
Remote
In-Person
Length (hrs)
3
Certification Levels
Journey
Beekeeping Experience Levels
Advanced
Photo Credits
Kathy Keatley Garvey