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How many bees does approximately each pound represent in a package?
How many bees does approximately each pound represent in a package?
- 3,000 bees
- 5,000 bees
- 3,500 bees (correct)
- 4,000 bees
Why might beekeepers in northern areas wish to delay package bee shipments?
Why might beekeepers in northern areas wish to delay package bee shipments?
- To synchronize with the arrival of a young mated queen
- To increase the chance of the bees arriving in good health
- To allow time for stronger colonies to develop
- To avoid the risk of bees dying due to low temperatures (correct)
What is the main purpose of a can containing sugar syrup inside a standard wooden shipping cage for bees?
What is the main purpose of a can containing sugar syrup inside a standard wooden shipping cage for bees?
- To allow the bees to withdraw food (correct)
- To provide ventilation
- To house the young mated queen
- To break the cluster of bees
What is the significance of standard wooden shipping cages having wire screens on the long sides?
What is the significance of standard wooden shipping cages having wire screens on the long sides?
When should packages be ordered to ensure timely delivery in early spring?
When should packages be ordered to ensure timely delivery in early spring?
Why do package bees clustered on combs of honey not need to break cluster to eat?
Why do package bees clustered on combs of honey not need to break cluster to eat?
What is a key rule of thumb for urban beekeeping?
What is a key rule of thumb for urban beekeeping?
According to the guidelines, how many hives should be kept on a property of 1⁄4 acre or less?
According to the guidelines, how many hives should be kept on a property of 1⁄4 acre or less?
What is the required height for a barrier between hives and a property line within 20 feet?
What is the required height for a barrier between hives and a property line within 20 feet?
Why should all hives within 30 feet of a public sidewalk or roadway have a barrier or be elevated?
Why should all hives within 30 feet of a public sidewalk or roadway have a barrier or be elevated?
What is the recommended time frame for providing water supply for bees by the property owner?
What is the recommended time frame for providing water supply for bees by the property owner?
Which piece of equipment is considered vital in controlling bee behavior during colony manipulations?
Which piece of equipment is considered vital in controlling bee behavior during colony manipulations?
What is the purpose of giving package bees frames of capped brood from an established colony?
What is the purpose of giving package bees frames of capped brood from an established colony?
What is the major disadvantage of providing package bees with brood and honey?
What is the major disadvantage of providing package bees with brood and honey?
What can happen if newly hived package bees are not treated with fumagillin medicated syrup?
What can happen if newly hived package bees are not treated with fumagillin medicated syrup?
When should an additional hive body of frames be placed on top of the brood chamber for a package bee colony?
When should an additional hive body of frames be placed on top of the brood chamber for a package bee colony?
What is the purpose of providing newly installed packages with drawn frames containing honey?
What is the purpose of providing newly installed packages with drawn frames containing honey?
How do beekeepers typically compensate for the shrinkage in package bee colony size after installation?
How do beekeepers typically compensate for the shrinkage in package bee colony size after installation?
What is the recommended action to take with equipment from colonies lost during the winter?
What is the recommended action to take with equipment from colonies lost during the winter?
Why is it unnecessary to remove every dead bee from the cells?
Why is it unnecessary to remove every dead bee from the cells?
What is the risk associated with leaving honey in the hive after the colony has died?
What is the risk associated with leaving honey in the hive after the colony has died?
When should you inspect and clean up colonies thoroughly?
When should you inspect and clean up colonies thoroughly?
What is the suggested action if colonies have died from American foulbrood?
What is the suggested action if colonies have died from American foulbrood?
What should you do if you find clusters of dead bees in combs?
What should you do if you find clusters of dead bees in combs?
What is the primary role of drones in a bee colony?
What is the primary role of drones in a bee colony?
What is the potential issue associated with laying workers in a hive?
What is the potential issue associated with laying workers in a hive?
Which equipment is crucial for protecting beekeepers from bee stings?
Which equipment is crucial for protecting beekeepers from bee stings?
What is the purpose of moving bees on to a crop?
What is the purpose of moving bees on to a crop?
Which method is recommended for starting with bees if a beekeeper wants a smaller, established colony?
Which method is recommended for starting with bees if a beekeeper wants a smaller, established colony?
In beekeeping, what does swarm management involve?
In beekeeping, what does swarm management involve?
Which aspect influences the number of colonies needed for effective pollination services?
Which aspect influences the number of colonies needed for effective pollination services?
What is an important consideration when selecting the right type of bee for a beekeeping operation?
What is an important consideration when selecting the right type of bee for a beekeeping operation?
'Rendering beeswax' in beekeeping refers to which activity?
'Rendering beeswax' in beekeeping refers to which activity?
Why is 'pollen trapping' done in beekeeping?
Why is 'pollen trapping' done in beekeeping?
