North Carolina Bee School Practice Exam

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What is a common method used to improve bee health and productivity in hives?

Feeding Sugar Water
Re-queening Regularly
Adding Extra Frames
Manipulating Hive Entrance Size

The correct answer is: Re-queening Regularly

Re-queening regularly is a common method used to enhance bee health and productivity in hives. Queens are crucial for maintaining the hive's population and overall health. A young, vigorous queen is more likely to produce a larger quantity of eggs, facilitating colony growth. Additionally, a new queen often brings fresh genetics that can boost the hive’s resilience against diseases and pests. Over time, queens can become less effective due to age, potential issues with their mating, or genetics that may not be suitable for the local environment. By re-queening at appropriate intervals, beekeepers can ensure that their colonies remain strong and capable of adapting to changing conditions. In comparison, while feeding sugar water can provide immediate energy boosts, it does not replace the necessity for a healthy and productive queen in the long term. Adding extra frames might allow for increased space, but if the queen is not productive, it will not effectively improve the hive's productivity. Similarly, manipulating hive entrance size can help manage ventilation and access but does not directly influence the queen's ability to reproduce and the overall health of the colony. Therefore, re-queening stands out as a primary strategy for promoting the overall vitality and output of a beehive.