Where to buy artificial insemination equipment

[beecrazy101]

Looking to buy artificial insemination equipment before next year. I understand it is a good investment but would like to get all in when starting queen rearing. Where is a good place to start looking?

[Rader Sidetrack]

You don't necessarily have to buy II equipment. Here's a link that has info on making your own:

http://www.ultrabreezesuits.com/

A tip: Search will likely yield better result if you look for "Instrumental Insemination" rather than "Artificial Insemination", at least in reference to bees.

[beecrazy101]

I should also ask where to buy good books to learn how to distinguish DNA and how to recognize it? I am looking for a long term and I am very good at self teaching. If I have good literature I can sit down and read and do my own thing and learn. Any help would be appreciated. I am looking on the net and really not finding what I am looking for.

[RAK]

I believe Joe Latshaw sells instruments on his website.

[AstroBee]

Sue Cobey sells II equipment. Check out: www.honeybee.breeding.com

[KQ6AR]

Sue also teaches II classes in WA, & CA

[beecrazy101]

I believe Joe Latshaw sells instruments on his website.

Yes I found his good price and a very nice compact instrument.

[RayMarler]

http://www.besamungsgeraet.de/__en/catalog-equipments/

You can get the Schley instrument here.

[beecrazy101]

Thanks for the replies. I found a few books that might be helpful. Look forward to next year to embark on my new ventures.

[AramF]

Just a consideration: Find someone in your area who already does it professionally and pay them to do it. The best hives have queens fertilized by multiple unrelated drones, whose offspring specialize in different hive activities. I guess in beehives as in business diversity really helps with survival.