How Bees Choose Their Queen

How long do worker bees typically live during the busy summer season?

• 4-9 months

• About 6 weeks

• Up to 5 years

• 1-2 years

What special food do worker bees feed to larvae that are chosen to become queen bees?

• Pollen and nectar

• Honey and water

• Royal Jelly

• Sugary sap

Which of the following is a key component found in Royal Jelly?

• Only water

• High protein, vitamin B, and minerals

• Mostly sugar and fat

• Only digested pollen

What happens when a new queen bee emerges from her cell if there are other developing queens?

• She shares the hive with them peacefully.

• She leaves the hive to start a new one.

• She searches for and destroys other developing queens.

• She helps them emerge faster.