Breeder Queens - Latshaw Apiaries
WEBThree breeder queen options are available: Italians, Carniolans and Hybrids. The Italians are what beekeepers have come to expect for pollination needs, emphasizing larger populations and enhanced brood production.
Breeder Queens vs. Mated Queens: What’s the Difference?
WEBNov 1, 2021 · A breeder queen is the carrier of the finest, specially selected genetics, almost always instrumentally inseminated – she is a prized specimen, too precious for ordinary beekeeping.
What is a Breeder Queen? - Glenn Apiaries
WEBA breeder queen is a special queen for use in raising more daughter queens. She is especially suited for this purpose because she has been bred to express certain beneficial traits such as disease resistance, productivity and gentleness.
Queen Rearing for Beginners – Breeding Quality Queens
WEBApr 29, 2024 · There are three parts to rearing queens so make sure you make provisions for each. First comes planning and selecting breeder queens, second is the production and harvesting of queen cells and third, mating. Set out a rough timeline for the work, select your breeder queens and start preparing any equipment needed. All this you can do …
What You Need To Know About Queen Rearing - Beekeeping101
WEBSep 13, 2024 · In this article, I will provide an overview of queen rearing and guide you through the process of breeding your own queens. Queen bees are essential for the health and productivity of a bee colony, as they are the only sexually mature females and their main purpose is to lay eggs.
Breeder Queen Selection - Backyard Beekeeping
WEBDec 22, 2022 · Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way. Whether you need one or several, raising honeybee queens is an exciting adventure that …
Browsing For Breeder Queens-Part 2 - Bee Informed
WEBAug 15, 2022 · What To Look For In a Breeder Queen. There are a number of traits that queen breeders evaluate when selecting breeder queens – color, gentleness, honey production, hygienic behavior, population size and growth rate. However, the weight given to these traits varies by queen breeder, and even by the region or state where the beekeeper is located.
Browsing for Breeder Queens-Part 1 – Bee Informed Partnership
WEBJul 15, 2021 · What is a Breeder Queen? A breeder queen is selected to be the mother of multiple queens that will then head nucleus colonies “nucs” or other colonies made by splitting existing ones. Mated queens may also be sold to other beekeepers.
Latshaw Apiaries
WEBLatshaw Apiaries is family operated by Joe, Leah, and Jacob Latshaw. We work with our bees using research guided practices to develop products and solutions for beekeepers. Our primary areas of focus include genetics, nutrition, and the production of premium local honey for our community.
Wildflower Meadows | Home of VSH-Italian Queens
WEBWith a reputation for superior quality, delivery, and customer service, Wildflower Meadows sets a standard of excellence for queen honeybee breeding and queen bee performance.