What's inside a Natural Hive? | Beekeeping with Maddie #14

The video explores the state of two natural hives set up years ago. The first hive is empty, while the second contains bees and moths. The host discusses the natural hive concept, the presence of wax moths, and the discovery of a queen cup. Plans are made to encourage bees to inhabit the hive by removing moth-infested frames and adding honey. The video concludes with a teaser for a future video on the bee lifecycle.

What was the initial purpose of setting up the natural hives?

• To collect honey from them

• To use them as a tourist attraction

• To observe bees in a natural environment

• To sell them to other beekeepers

What was found inside the first natural hive?

• A thriving bee colony

• A large amount of honey

• A few bees and honey

• Cobwebs and no bees

What unexpected insect was found in the second hive?

• A beetle

• A dragonfly

• A centipede

• A butterfly

What problem did the wax moths cause in the hive?

• They ate the honey

• They blocked the hive entrance

• They destroyed the honeycomb

• They scared away the bees

What was the proposed solution to deal with the wax moths?

• Remove and replace infested frames

• Use insecticide

• Seal the hive completely

• Introduce more bees

What is the significance of a queen cup in a bee colony?

• It is used to feed the worker bees

• It stores extra honey

• It is where the queen lays eggs

• It is where a new queen is raised

What measure was taken to make the hive more appealing to bees?

• Increasing the hive size

• Painting the hive

• Spreading honey on new frames

• Adding more bees