This book was published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. In effort to provide basic knowledge and instructions on how to get started on queen breeding, as well as how to apply this to your hives. Rearing queen bees is a specialist job and takes a lot of experience and resources. Using good hygiene practises, commitment and paying attention, you will result with producing good quality queens. This book covers everything you will need to know about rearing queen bees. As a result this book is a perfect guide for anyone who is looking to rear their own queens.