Beekeeping is an increasingly popular hobby and a vital pursuit in agricultural and environmental circles. This guide to modern queen rearing provides beekeepers with the tools and techniques they need to raise strong and healthy bee colonies. Written by a recognized expert in the field, this book covers the basics of queen rearing as well as more advanced topics. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and a wealth of practical advice, this book is the standard reference for all beekeepers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.