Requeening with gentler stock

Requeening with gentler stock is the most effective long-term solution for managing aggressive bees. Replacing the aggressive queen with a queen from a bee lineage known for docile behavior significantly improves colony temperament. Queen breeders offer queens specifically selected for gentleness and other desirable traits. Requeening involves removing the existing aggressive queen and introducing a new, gentle queen, typically in a queen cage. Requeening with gentler stock leads to a permanent improvement in colony temperament, making hive management safer and more pleasant.