9 Ag: Beekeeping - robbing hive.9

What is robbing in the context of beekeeping?

• A) A situation where the hive is attacked by other bees from another hive

• B) A situation where the hive is attacked by humans

• C) A situation where bees leave the hive

• D) A situation where bees produce more honey

When can robbing be very serious?

• A) When other bees rob the hive

• B) When humans harvest the honey

• C) When bees produce more honey

• D) When bees leave the hive

What happens if a hive cannot defend itself against robbers?

• The robbers will leave the hive alone.

• The robbers can strip the colony of its food.

• The robbers will help the hive.

• The robbers will destroy the hive.

What may happen when the guard bees are defending the hive?

• The robbing bees will leave peacefully

• There may be a lot of fighting

• The guard bees will ignore the robbing bees

• The robbing bees will help the guard bees

How do robbing bees leave the hive?

• Covered with honey

• Without any honey

• Covered with pollen

• Without any pollen

Why should the entrance to the hive be reduced to one bee’s width during a robbery?

• To make the job easier for the guard bees

• To allow more bees to enter at once

• To prevent the bees from leaving the hive

• To increase the airflow inside the hive

What is one method to stop bees from entering the hive during a robbery?

• Cover the hive with a wet sheet

• Cover the hive with a dry sheet

• Remove the hive entrance

• Increase the size of the hive entrance

What is one of the preventive measures mentioned for robbing?

• Use a bee repellent.

• Install a robbing screen.

• Increase the size of the entrance.

• Attract more bees.

What is the consequence of leaving honey out in the open?

• It will attract other bees.

• It will dry out.

• It will spoil quickly.

• It will attract other insects.

What type of pants do bee suits have?

• Short pants

• Long pants

• Skirts

• Capris