Honey Bee

During an inspection, you observe a golden-brown insect with a thorax clothed in feathery, branched hairs. Which feature would help you distinguish this insect from a yellowjacket?

• Yellowjackets have a fuzzy, hairless body.
• Yellowjackets have vivid yellow markings on the abdomen and a slick, nearly hairless body. ✓
• Yellowjackets have a rounder, bulkier body than honey bees.
• Yellowjackets are approximately half an inch long with slender dark bands.

Answer: The text states a yellowjacket has vivid yellow markings on its abdomen (lines, spots, triangles, or diamonds) and a slick, nearly hairless body, which is the opposite of a fuzzy, branched-haired honey bee.

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What is the primary difference between a passing swarm and a settled colony in a structure?

• A swarm is larger in size than a settled colony.
• A settled colony is actively building wax, while a swarm is only looking for nectar.
• A settled colony is living inside a cavity, whereas a swarm is merely passing through. ✓
• A swarm contains only drones, while a settled colony contains a queen and workers.

Answer: The text identifies the telltale sign of a settled colony is bees living inside a cavity, such as a house wall, unlike a swarm which is merely passing through.

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What occurs when a honey bee stings a human?

• The bee survives but loses its ability to fly.
• The stinger and venom sac tear away from the body, causing the bee to die. ✓
• The bee can sting multiple times without injury.
• The bee loses its wings but continues to live in the hive.

Answer: The text states 'the act is fatal to the bee: the stinger and venom sac tear away from the body, so the bee dies after stinging.'

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When extracting a colony from a wall, why must the beekeeper remove both the bees and the comb?

• The comb contains the only way to identify the queen.
• Leftover honey absorbs moisture, ferments, and seeps through the wall. ✓
• The comb is the primary source of the foul stench caused by dying bees.
• Bees will return to the wall if the comb is left behind.

Answer: For a colony in a wall, extract bees and comb together, because leftover honey absorbs moisture, ferments, and seeps through the wall.

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Why is it cautioned against spraying pesticides to kill bees inside a structure?

• Pesticides are not effective against the queen's reproductive capacity.
• The bees will release more venom if they sense pesticides.
• A large pile of dead bees can rot, cause a foul stench, and leak fluids that damage the building. ✓
• Pesticides will cause the abandoned honey to ferment more quickly.

Answer: A large pile of dead bees holds its moisture and rots in place, giving off a foul stench, and fluid draining from the mass often soaks into the building and forces costly repairs.

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What is the development timeline for a honey bee drone?

• 15–16 days
• 21 days
• 24 days ✓
• 30 days

Answer: The text states 'drones take longest at 24 days'.

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In a honey bee colony, which caste is responsible for laying up to 1500 eggs in a single day?

• Worker
• Drone
• Soldier
• Queen ✓

Answer: The text states 'Only the queen lays eggs, up to 1500 in a single day'.

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According to the provided text, what is the recommended course of action for a professional encountering a honey bee colony inside a house?

• Exterminate the colony using labeled pesticides.
• Leave the bees intact as they are beneficial pollinators.
• Refer to a beekeeper for live removal/relocation. ✓
• Wait for the colony to die off naturally to avoid staining walls.

Answer: The text states that for a colony that moves inside a house, it must be removed, and the professional recommended action is to refer to a beekeeper for live removal/relocation.

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