Beekeeping Inspection and Management

Alex Line prepares and inspects a beehive, checking for brood, honey, and overall hive health. He addresses issues like hive beetles and uses smoke to calm the bees. Alex inspects frames for brood and honey, planning for future hive splits. He concludes with observations and plans for maintaining a strong colony.

What is the primary goal Alex mentions for preparing the colony?

• To prepare the colony for splits

• To make the colony small and manageable

• To remove all sugar blocks

• To find the queen bee

Why does Alex decide to keep some sugar blocks in the hive?

• To attract more bees

• To make the hive heavier

• To prevent the bees from leaving

• To provide extra food during cold days

What does Alex use to calm the bees during the inspection?

• Smoke

• Water spray

• Loud noises

• Bright lights

What does Alex hope to find on the frames during the inspection?

• No bees at all

• A lot of empty space

• A large amount of brood

• Only honey

What does Alex speculate about the location of the brood and the queen?

• They are not present in the hive

• They are in the bottom box

• They have left the hive

• They are likely in the super

What does Alex find challenging about inspecting the frames?

• The frames are too light

• The frames are too new

• The dark comb makes it hard to see brood

• The frames are too clean

What does Alex use to protect himself during the inspection?

• A beekeeper suit

• A raincoat

• A helmet

• Sunglasses

What does Alex find in the super during the inspection?

• Only empty frames

• A new queen

• A little bit of brood and a lot of honey

• No bees at all

What is Alex's plan for the hive in the future?

• To move the hive to a new location

• To abandon the hive

• To do splits in April

• To stop feeding the bees

Why is it important to keep feeding the bees according to Alex?

• To make the hive heavier

• To ensure they have enough resources to rear brood

• To attract more predators

• To make them lazy