DEA 21S LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISE

What is the classification of honey bees under the kingdom Animalia?

• Arthropoda

• Insect

• Apidae

• Apis

Which type of bee cannot easily be domesticated?

• Apis Cercana

• Apis Mellifera

• Apis Dorsata

• Apis Florea

What is the lifespan of a queen bee?

• 4-6 years

• 6-8 years

• 2-4 years

• 1-2 years

What is the function of drones in a bee colony?

• Produce wax

• Guard the colony

• Mate the queen

• Collect food

What is the purpose of a bee smoker?

• To generate honey

• To protect the queen

• To subdue bees

• To collect pollen

What is the main advantage of a Kenya top bar hive (KTBH)?

• Difficult to construct

• Low quality honey

• Expensive equipment required

• Allows for easy inspection

What is the cause of swarming in bees?

• Clipping the wings of the queen

• Presence of the queen

• Proper ventilation

• Lack of food

What is the purpose of providing adequate brood in a hive?

• To induce the build up of field bees

• To prevent swarming

• To create more space for bees

• To stimulate brood rearing

What is the main pest that feeds on honey and is controlled by construction of goal posts?

• Hive beetles

• Bee pirate/wasp

• Honey badgers

• Wax moth

What is the disease caused by a mite called varroa jacobsoni?

• Varroal varroasis

• Nosema

• Braula

• Foul brood disease