How Do Honey Bees Survive Natural Disasters?

The video discusses the resilience of bees in the face of natural disasters like volcanoes, wildfires, and hurricanes. It highlights the survival strategies of bees, such as using propolis to seal hives and consuming stored honey. The video also emphasizes the importance of human intervention to protect bees, including minimizing pesticide use and creating pollinator-friendly environments.

What adaptation allows bees to survive volcanic eruptions?

• Using propolis to seal their hives

• Storing extra honey

• Building underground hives

• Migrating to safer areas

How did bees survive the Notre Dame Cathedral fire?

• By fanning their hives to prevent overheating

• By hiding underground

• By using water to cool their hives

• By flying away from the fire

What is the main threat to bees during hurricanes?

• Predators

• Flooding of their hives

• Lack of food

• High winds

What can humans do to help native bee species?

• Capture and relocate them

• Create pollinator-friendly spaces

• Increase pesticide usage

• Provide artificial food sources

How can apiarists protect commercially-kept bees during disasters?

• By building larger hives

• By using more pesticides

• By increasing honey production

• By moving hives to safer locations