How to Raise Honeybees
  • 1. What is the primary role of the queen bee?
A) Laying eggs
B) Guarding the hive
C) Foraging for pollen
D) Collecting nectar
  • 2. What is the main food source for honeybees?
A) Honey only
B) Nectar and pollen
C) Tree sap
D) Fruit juice
  • 3. What is the ideal location for a beehive?
A) Directly under trees
B) In a windy area
C) Sunny and sheltered
D) Shady and damp
  • 4. What is the purpose of a smoker when working with bees?
A) To kill the bees
B) To calm the bees
C) To disinfect the hive
D) To attract the bees
  • 5. What is the name of the disease that affects bee larvae?
A) Chalkbrood
B) Varroa Mites
C) Nosema
D) American Foulbrood
  • 6. What type of hive is most commonly used by beginners?
A) Warré hive
B) Skep
C) Langstroth hive
D) Top bar hive
  • 7. What is the term for removing honey from the hive?
A) Harvesting
B) Scraping
C) Mining
D) Collecting
  • 8. What is the role of worker bees?
A) Only caring for the brood
B) All hive duties except laying eggs
C) Only foraging for food
D) Only guarding the hive
  • 9. What is the purpose of a queen excluder?
A) To keep drones out of the hive
B) To keep the queen in the brood box
C) To keep worker bees from leaving
D) To keep predators out
  • 10. What is bee space?
A) The volume of the hive.
B) A specific gap bees won't fill with comb or propolis.
C) The area around the hive.
D) The space for bees to fly in.
  • 11. What is the process of bees shivering to keep the hive warm called?
A) Hibernation
B) Thermoregulation
C) Pollination
D) Ventilation
  • 12. What is propolis?
A) A resinous mixture collected from trees.
B) Bee venom.
C) Bee saliva.
D) A type of honey.
  • 13. How often should a new beekeeper inspect their hive?
A) Daily
B) Monthly
C) Every 1-2 weeks
D) Yearly
  • 14. What is a good source of water for honeybees near a hive?
A) A running hose
B) A deep bucket of water
C) Tap water
D) A shallow dish with pebbles
  • 15. What is swarming?
A) The process of a colony reproducing itself
B) A bee attack
C) Bees hibernating
D) Bees migrating
  • 16. What is the role of drone bees?
A) To mate with the queen
B) To gather nectar
C) To build honeycomb
D) To defend the hive
  • 17. What is bee bread?
A) Honeycomb.
B) A type of honey.
C) Royal jelly.
D) Stored pollen used as food.
  • 18. What is robbing in beekeeping?
A) Bees taking water.
B) A beekeeper stealing honey.
C) Bees taking pollen.
D) Bees stealing honey from another hive.
  • 19. What is the best way to prevent swarming?
A) Keeping the hive very warm
B) Overfeeding the bees
C) Removing all drones
D) Provide adequate space and ventilation
  • 20. What is a nuc?
A) A part of the beehive.
B) A tool for harvesting honey.
C) A small starter colony of bees.
D) A type of bee disease.
  • 21. What does IPM stand for in beekeeping?
A) Integrated Pest Management
B) Important Plant Management
C) Independent Pollination Method
D) Internal Pressure Monitoring
  • 22. What is the lifespan of a worker bee during the active season?
A) About 1 year
B) About 6 weeks
C) About 3 months
D) About 2 years
  • 23. What is royal jelly?
A) A food secreted by worker bees, fed to the queen.
B) A component of beeswax.
C) Bee venom.
D) A type of honey harvested from royal bees.
  • 24. What is the Waggle Dance?
A) A mating ritual.
B) A cleaning behavior.
C) A bee's method of communicating the location of food.
D) A sign of aggression.
  • 25. What is the purpose of foundation in a hive frame?
A) To attract pollinators.
B) To strengthen the hive walls.
C) To provide food for the bees.
D) To guide the bees in building straight combs.
  • 26. What is the best time of day to inspect a hive?
A) Late evening
B) Mid-morning or afternoon
C) At night
D) Early morning
  • 27. What is the primary cause of colony collapse disorder (CCD)?
A) Over-harvesting of honey
B) Lack of pollen sources
C) Excessive warmth in the hive
D) The cause is not fully understood
  • 28. What should you do if you are stung by a bee?
A) Leave the stinger in place
B) Apply honey to the sting
C) Ignore the sting
D) Remove the stinger immediately
  • 29. What role do mites play in honey bee health?
A) They protect the bees from predators.
B) They are a significant pest that can weaken colonies.
C) They are beneficial to the bees.
D) They help the bees build comb.
  • 30. What is the purpose of feeding bees sugar syrup?
A) To provide carbohydrates when natural sources are scarce.
B) To prevent swarming.
C) To make the honey sweeter.
D) To help the bees build comb faster.
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