Abstract: A cage-type device for trapping, storing, transporting and releasing a queen bee, possible with one or more worker bees. The cage comprises two slidingly attachable members which constitute bottom and roof members and also side-walls, in which there are provided entry and exit ports for the queen bee and for worker bees, which can be opened or closed, as required, by changing the relative position of the two slideable members. There is also provided a comparatively large opening, preferably in the floor section, for scooping up the queen bee, which can also be closed by a sliding motion of the two members. According to one embodiment, a compartment for a supply of bee food is provided. According to another embodiment, a slot of predetermined shape can be provided in one of the walls through which a movable member can be inserted, which makes it possible to move the queen bee to a desired location in the cage.