How to Care for Bees - Test
  • 1. What is the primary food source for bees?
A) Sugar water and fruit
B) Nectar and pollen
C) Tree sap and insects
D) Honey and beeswax
  • 2. What type of hive is most commonly used by beekeepers?
A) Skep hive
B) Warre hive
C) Langstroth hive
D) Top-bar hive
  • 3. What is the main function of the queen bee?
A) Laying eggs
B) Foraging for food
C) Building honeycomb
D) Defending the hive
  • 4. What is the term for a bee's stinging defense mechanism?
A) Sting
B) Bite
C) Scratch
D) Pinch
  • 5. What is the sticky substance bees collect from trees and use to seal the hive?
A) Wax
B) Propolis
C) Nectar
D) Honey
  • 6. What is a common disease affecting bee colonies?
A) Drowning
B) Pollen allergies
C) Varroa mites
D) Sunburn
  • 7. What should a beekeeper wear for protection?
A) Sunglasses and gloves
B) Protective suit and veil
C) Shorts and sandals
D) Just gloves
  • 8. What is the process of removing honey from the hive called?
A) Stealing
B) Extracting
C) Harvesting
D) Collecting
  • 9. What is the purpose of a smoker when working with bees?
A) To make them angry
B) To calm the bees
C) To attract the bees
D) To kill the bees
  • 10. How can you support bee populations in your garden?
A) Remove all weeds
B) Plant bee-friendly flowers
C) Use pesticides liberally
D) Mow frequently
  • 11. What is the lifespan of a worker bee during the active season?
A) Several years
B) About a year
C) Indefinitely
D) A few weeks
  • 12. What is royal jelly?
A) Worker bee venom
B) A type of honey
C) Honeycomb sealant
D) Food for the queen bee
  • 13. What is the role of drone bees?
A) To forage for food
B) To clean the hive
C) To mate with the queen
D) To defend the hive
  • 14. What temperature should a bee hive be kept at for optimal brood rearing?
A) Around 32°F (0°C)
B) Around 60°F (15°C)
C) Around 95°F (35°C)
D) Around 120°F (49°C)
  • 15. What is the waggle dance?
A) A sign of aggression
B) A mating ritual
C) A way to cool down the hive
D) A bee's way of communicating food source locations
  • 16. What is a sign of a healthy bee colony?
A) Consistent brood pattern
B) Lack of activity
C) Many dead bees outside the hive
D) Excessive drone population
  • 17. What is overwintering?
A) Removing all the honey
B) Killing off weak bees
C) Moving the hive to a warmer location
D) Preparing the bees for winter
  • 18. What is the term for splitting a strong colony into two?
A) Subdividing
B) Multiplying
C) Fractioning
D) Dividing
  • 19. What is the purpose of a queen excluder?
A) To protect the queen from predators
B) To keep drones out of the hive
C) To keep the queen from laying eggs in the honey supers
D) To prevent worker bees from leaving
  • 20. Which of these is NOT a common bee pest?
A) Ladybugs
B) Small hive beetles
C) Wax moths
D) Varroa mites
  • 21. What is the main component of beeswax?
A) Proteins
B) Fatty acids and hydrocarbons
C) Water
D) Sugars
  • 22. What is bee bread?
A) Ground up bees
B) A type of honeycomb
C) Honey mixed with wax
D) Fermented pollen stored for food
  • 23. Why is it important to avoid using pesticides near beehives?
A) Pesticides make the honey taste bad
B) Pesticides make bees more aggressive
C) Pesticides can poison and kill bees
D) Pesticides attract more bees
  • 24. What is the ideal location for a beehive?
A) Sunny location with wind protection
B) Inside a building
C) Near a busy road
D) Shady, damp location
  • 25. What type of sugar is best for feeding bees?
A) Powdered sugar
B) Honey
C) Brown sugar
D) Granulated sugar
  • 26. What does 'colony collapse disorder' refer to?
A) The queen bee dying
B) The sudden loss of worker bees from a colony
C) The honey becoming toxic
D) The hive being destroyed by a storm
  • 27. What is the main role of nurse bees?
A) Feeding the larvae
B) Building honeycomb
C) Guarding the hive entrance
D) Foraging for food
  • 28. What can a beekeeper do to prevent swarming?
A) Remove the queen bee
B) Seal the hive entrance
C) Starve the colony
D) Provide enough space in the hive
  • 29. What is the purpose of a bee brush?
A) To clean the hive
B) To gently remove bees from frames
C) To apply pesticides
D) To stir honey
  • 30. What should a beekeeper do if they are allergic to bee stings?
A) Ignore the allergy
B) Take antihistamines before beekeeping
C) Carry an EpiPen and wear protective gear
D) Stop beekeeping immediately
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