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Welcome to the Queen Rearing System. This system helps beekeepers manage their queen rearing operations from graft to mating nuc.

Queen Rearing Calendar

The queen rearing process follows a strict timeline. Use this calendar to plan your grafting and emergence dates.

Day Event Description
Day 0GraftingTransfer larvae to queen cups
Day 4Cell CappingQueen cells are capped by workers
Day 10Cell TransferTransfer cells to mating nucs
Day 16Virgin EmergenceVirgin queens emerge from cells
Day 21–28Mating FlightsQueens take mating flights
Day 30+LayingMated queens begin laying eggs

Queen Rearing Methods

  • Grafting Method
  • Jenter / Nicot System
  • Miller Method
  • Alley Method
  • Hopkins Method
  • Cloake Board Method

Queen Management

Track queens by tag number to view their associated frames and performance history.

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