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