When and How to Requeen a Hive

A close-up of a queen honey bee surrounded by workers on a brood frame, used to demonstrate queen presence during a hive requeening inspection.

Requeening is one of those tasks in beekeeping that you don’t do often, but when you do, it’s a big deal. It’s not just about replacing a queen, it’s about correcting problems, improving genetics, and setting the colony up for success through the next season. Whether your queen has aged out, gone missing, or just … Read more