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) Top-bar hive
B) Langstroth hive
C) Warre hive
D) Skep hive
  • 3. What is the main function of the queen bee?
A) Defending the hive
B) Foraging for food
C) Building honeycomb
D) Laying eggs
  • 4. What is the term for a bee's stinging defense mechanism?
A) Sting
B) Bite
C) Pinch
D) Scratch
  • 5. What is the sticky substance bees collect from trees and use to seal the hive?
A) Honey
B) Propolis
C) Nectar
D) Wax
  • 6. What is a common disease affecting bee colonies?
A) Varroa mites
B) Sunburn
C) Pollen allergies
D) Drowning
  • 7. What should a beekeeper wear for protection?
A) Just gloves
B) Protective suit and veil
C) Shorts and sandals
D) Sunglasses and gloves
  • 8. What is the process of removing honey from the hive called?
A) Harvesting
B) Extracting
C) Collecting
D) Stealing
  • 9. What is the purpose of a smoker when working with bees?
A) To kill the bees
B) To make them angry
C) To attract the bees
D) To calm the bees
  • 10. How can you support bee populations in your garden?
A) Mow frequently
B) Remove all weeds
C) Use pesticides liberally
D) Plant bee-friendly flowers
  • 11. What is the lifespan of a worker bee during the active season?
A) A few weeks
B) About a year
C) Several years
D) Indefinitely
  • 12. What is royal jelly?
A) A type of honey
B) Food for the queen bee
C) Honeycomb sealant
D) Worker bee venom
  • 13. What is the role of drone bees?
A) To defend the hive
B) To forage for food
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 120°F (49°C)
B) Around 32°F (0°C)
C) Around 95°F (35°C)
D) Around 60°F (15°C)
  • 15. What is the waggle dance?
A) A way to cool down the hive
B) A mating ritual
C) A sign of aggression
D) A bee's way of communicating food source locations
  • 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) Preparing the bees for winter
B) Removing all the honey
C) Killing off weak bees
D) Moving the hive to a warmer location
  • 18. What is the term for splitting a strong colony into two?
A) Dividing
B) Multiplying
C) Fractioning
D) Subdividing
  • 19. What is the purpose of a queen excluder?
A) To prevent worker bees from leaving
B) To keep the queen from laying eggs in the honey supers
C) To protect the queen from predators
D) To keep drones out of the hive
  • 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) Fatty acids and hydrocarbons
B) Sugars
C) Water
D) Proteins
  • 22. What is bee bread?
A) A type of honeycomb
B) Ground up bees
C) Fermented pollen stored for food
D) Honey mixed with wax
  • 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 attract more bees
D) Pesticides can poison and kill bees
  • 24. What is the ideal location for a beehive?
A) Sunny location with wind protection
B) Near a busy road
C) Shady, damp location
D) Inside a building
  • 25. What type of sugar is best for feeding bees?
A) Honey
B) Powdered sugar
C) Brown sugar
D) Granulated sugar
  • 26. What does 'colony collapse disorder' refer to?
A) The queen bee dying
B) The hive being destroyed by a storm
C) The sudden loss of worker bees from a colony
D) The honey becoming toxic
  • 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) Starve the colony
B) Remove the queen bee
C) Seal the hive entrance
D) Provide enough space in the hive
  • 29. What is the purpose of a bee brush?
A) To stir honey
B) To clean the hive
C) To gently remove bees from frames
D) To apply pesticides
  • 30. What should a beekeeper do if they are allergic to bee stings?
A) Take antihistamines before beekeeping
B) Stop beekeeping immediately
C) Ignore the allergy
D) Carry an EpiPen and wear protective gear
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