Types of Bees
Beekeepers
Bee-havior of Bees
100

Are drone bees boys or girls? 

All drone bees are boys. 

100

What is one piece of protective clothing that a beekeeper should wear?

Possible answers:

Gloves

Suit

Beekeeper hat/veil

Closed-toe shoes


100

Where do boy bees sleep?

Boy bees sleep in flowers! 

200

Do all bees sting? 

Yes, all bees have a stinger but most bees will not sting unless they feel threatened. 

200

What do beekeepers use to calm bees while they are collecting honey or moving a bee hive?

Beekeepers use smoke to calm bees while they are collecting honey or moving the hive. 

200

How long can queen bees live?

Queen bees can live up to 7 years!

300

How many legs do bees have?

Bees are insects and all insects have 6 legs. 

300

What do beekeepers collect from bee hives?

Beekeepers collect honey from the beehive, which collects inside the honeycomb. 

300

Do bees hibernate like other animals? Yes or No. 

Yes! Bees hibernate in autumn and winter. 

400

Which bees like to make their homes in hard wood?

Carpenter Bees! They get their name from the way they drill into wood or hard plant material. 

400

Bees are kept in an _________. 

This is the place where beekeepers keep bees. 

Bees are kept in an APIARY.

400

Where do bees go/or sleep when they are hibernating?

Hibernating bees will sleep in small holes in the ground, in compost heaps, or in flower pots. 

500

What type of bees are known to chase humans in swarms? 

The Africanized Honey Bee, or Killer Bee, has been known to chase people and animals for up to 1/4 of a mile. 
500

How far back in history does beekeeping go? 

Beekeeping began about 9,000 years ago in North Africa. 
Beekeeping, tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (14th century)

500

What is the yellow stuff this bee has collected on its legs and hair? 

The yellow stuff this bee has collected on its legs and body is called pollen! Bee pollen is the main source of food for baby honeybees.