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