How to Care for Bees
  • 1. What is the primary food source for bees?
A) Nectar and pollen
B) Tree sap and insects
C) Sugar water and fruit
D) Honey and beeswax
  • 2. What type of hive is most commonly used by beekeepers?
A) Skep hive
B) Langstroth hive
C) Top-bar hive
D) Warre hive
  • 3. What is the main function of the queen bee?
A) Laying eggs
B) Building honeycomb
C) Foraging for food
D) Defending the hive
  • 4. What is the term for a bee's stinging defense mechanism?
A) Pinch
B) Bite
C) Scratch
D) Sting
  • 5. What is the sticky substance bees collect from trees and use to seal the hive?
A) Wax
B) Nectar
C) Honey
D) Propolis
  • 6. What is a common disease affecting bee colonies?
A) Sunburn
B) Varroa mites
C) Pollen allergies
D) Drowning
  • 7. What should a beekeeper wear for protection?
A) Sunglasses and gloves
B) Just gloves
C) Shorts and sandals
D) Protective suit and veil
  • 8. What is the process of removing honey from the hive called?
A) Stealing
B) Extracting
C) Collecting
D) Harvesting
  • 9. What is the purpose of a smoker when working with bees?
A) To kill the bees
B) To make them angry
C) To calm the bees
D) To attract the bees
  • 10. How can you support bee populations in your garden?
A) Plant bee-friendly flowers
B) Use pesticides liberally
C) Remove all weeds
D) Mow frequently
  • 11. What is the lifespan of a worker bee during the active season?
A) About a year
B) Indefinitely
C) Several years
D) A few weeks
  • 12. What is royal jelly?
A) Food for the queen bee
B) Worker bee venom
C) Honeycomb sealant
D) A type of honey
  • 13. What is the role of drone bees?
A) To forage for food
B) To defend the hive
C) To mate with the queen
D) To clean the hive
  • 14. What temperature should a bee hive be kept at for optimal brood rearing?
A) Around 60°F (15°C)
B) Around 32°F (0°C)
C) Around 120°F (49°C)
D) Around 95°F (35°C)
  • 15. What is the waggle dance?
A) A bee's way of communicating food source locations
B) A mating ritual
C) A sign of aggression
D) A way to cool down the hive
  • 16. What is a sign of a healthy bee colony?
A) Many dead bees outside the hive
B) Excessive drone population
C) Consistent brood pattern
D) Lack of activity
  • 17. What is overwintering?
A) Moving the hive to a warmer location
B) Removing all the honey
C) Preparing the bees for winter
D) Killing off weak bees
  • 18. What is the term for splitting a strong colony into two?
A) Fractioning
B) Subdividing
C) Multiplying
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) Wax moths
C) Small hive beetles
D) Varroa mites
  • 21. What is the main component of beeswax?
A) Water
B) Proteins
C) Fatty acids and hydrocarbons
D) Sugars
  • 22. What is bee bread?
A) Ground up bees
B) Honey mixed with wax
C) A type of honeycomb
D) Fermented pollen stored for food
  • 23. Why is it important to avoid using pesticides near beehives?
A) Pesticides attract more bees
B) Pesticides make bees more aggressive
C) Pesticides can poison and kill bees
D) Pesticides make the honey taste bad
  • 24. What is the ideal location for a beehive?
A) Shady, damp location
B) Inside a building
C) Near a busy road
D) Sunny location with wind protection
  • 25. What type of sugar is best for feeding bees?
A) Powdered sugar
B) Granulated sugar
C) Honey
D) Brown sugar
  • 26. What does 'colony collapse disorder' refer to?
A) The queen bee dying
B) The honey becoming toxic
C) The hive being destroyed by a storm
D) The sudden loss of worker bees from a colony
  • 27. What is the main role of nurse bees?
A) Building honeycomb
B) Foraging for food
C) Guarding the hive entrance
D) Feeding the larvae
  • 28. What can a beekeeper do to prevent swarming?
A) Remove the queen bee
B) Starve the colony
C) Provide enough space in the hive
D) Seal the hive entrance
  • 29. What is the purpose of a bee brush?
A) To apply pesticides
B) To stir honey
C) To gently remove bees from frames
D) To clean the hive
  • 30. What should a beekeeper do if they are allergic to bee stings?
A) Take antihistamines before beekeeping
B) Ignore the allergy
C) Stop beekeeping immediately
D) Carry an EpiPen and wear protective gear
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