Honey bee insemination: drone banking cages

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2022: $217,050.00
Projected End Date: 11/30/2025
Grant Recipient: Penn State University
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Dr. Robyn Underwood
Penn State Extension
Description:
This article describes the specifications of a cage for banking drones for use in instrumental insemination of honey bee queens.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.