MODULE

1 HONEY BEE MANAGEMENT

10th Nov 2018 Time Allowed 1 ½ hours


Q1: Give a simple method for Confirming queenlessness?
A:1 ......A test frame containing eggs and young larva…….

Q2: Name a hive that uses British Standard frames with Short lugs in the brood
box?
A2: ......A Smith Hive ……………………………………………..

Q3: What type of foundation is used for comb section?
A3 ......Unwired thin foundation……………

Q4: What is the value of pollen to a colony?
A4: ……It is the primary source of pollen…………………

Q5: Give one way to prevent drifting of bees between hives?
A5: ......Paint alternative hives different colours / hive entrances facing different
directions…

Q6: Name one method of uniting honey bees?
A6: ……News Paper …………..

Q7: Name a hive that uses 10 frames in the brood box?
Q7: ………………………………

Q8: What is a Rhombus used for?
A8 ………Bee Escape…………………..…………………………..

Q9: Using the international queen marking system, what will be the colour used
to mark queens raised in 2019?
A9: ……Green……..…..

Q10: What are the dimensions of bee space?
A10: ……6mm-8mm………………………...