Scientific Queen Rearing
Scientific Queen Rearing by G M Doolittle, published by Northern Bee Books in September 2010, offers a comprehensive exploration of queen rearing techniques developed by the author, often referred to as the Father of Modern Queen Rearing. This edition, consisting of 132 pages, presents Doolittle’s insights into bee biology and the critical role of quality queens in beekeeping, reflecting over two decades of research and method development.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the process of transferring young larvae to specially crafted wax cups, as well as comparisons of various queen rearing systems. The book emphasizes the beekeeper’s influence on queen quality and hive health, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced beekeepers. Enhanced images and a newly added Table of Contents facilitate navigation through Doolittle’s extensive discussions, ensuring that this work remains relevant for those serious about advancing their beekeeping practices.
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G. M. Doolittle is often called the Father of Modern Queen Rearing, having developed the method of transferring young larvae from worker brood cells to special wax cups he fashioned from the rods of wooden rakes. Having spent over two decades to develop his methods, compare other systems, and evaluating the results, he finished the book on Christmas, 1888. The book was published by the American Bee Journal in 1889 and reprinted in 1899. This is a very useful book, and in many ways amazing due to Doolittle’s insight into bee biology and the importance of quality queens in a beekeeping operation. An absolute must if you raise queens or plan to, this book is highly recommended for all beekeepers who are serious about learning how the beekeeper influences the quality of the queen and thus the entire hive. The reprint has 101 pages. It has been reset, images enhanced, and a Table of Contents added to help find Doolittle’s many discussion threads.
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