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How long has the NCSBA been in existence? NCSBA founded on January 11, 1917 Which is the largest state beekeeper's association in the USA? NCSBA The NCSBA is a resource for information and camaraderie that will benefit both your beekeeping experience and expertise. That was just a random piece of information It offers many programs that encourage your involvement, enjoyment, and continued education. That was just a random piece of information What are the various programs and opportunities supported by NCSBA? a. They include the NC Zoo, NC State Fair, NCSBA Master Beekeeper
Program, Golden Achievement Program, Certified Honey Producer Program, annual judged contests for hive products and more. What is the difference between a hobbyist beekeeper, a sideliner; and a commercial operation? a. Hobbyist - Interest, ecology, and recreation (10 hives or fewer) b. Sideliner - Not primary income, but actively markets bee products (tens to low hundreds of hives) c. Commercial - Bees as a primary business, pollination, or commercial production of bee products and bees (200+ hives, or moves bees across State lines) What do commercial operations do throughout the year? Pollination and commercial production of bee products and bees How long has man been harvesting honey (and other products) from honeybees? Antiquity (9000 BC) When did honey bees arrive in the Americas? 1621
What major events occurred in the US that regulated or changed methods of beekeeping? a. 1922 Honey Bee Act passed by Congress (Restricts importation of honey bees into the US) b. 1967 Buckfast Bees introduced to US (Italian/German stabilized hybrid, resists tracheal mites) c. 1984 Tracheal mites appear in the US d. 1985 & 1990 Africanized honey bees migrate to US (Originated from Brazil) e. 1987 Varroa mites show up in the US f. 1996 Small hive beetles (SHB) found in US g. 1997 Russian honey bees introduced to US (Improved native resistance to varroa mites) h. 2004 Israeli Acute Paralysis introduced to US i. 2006 Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) identified What major events occurred in N.C. that regulated or changed methods of beekeeping? a. 1973 The honey Bee was named the NC Official Insect b. 1977 NC Bee and Honey Act What is the primary importance of the honey bee? Pollination
What List Of Products Is Obtained From A Bee Hive? A. Beeswax, Honey, Pollen, Royal Jelly, And Venom What Are Those Products Used For? A. Cosmetics, Medicinally, And Cooking What Are The Various Types Of Bees Throughout The World? Western Honeybee, Bumble Bees, Squash Bees, Blueberry Bees, Leaf Cutter Bee, Mason Bee, And Carpenter Bees What Are The Races Of Bees That Are Kept And What Are Their Characteristics? (Supplemental Education Handout Top Of Page 2) A. German - (First Honey Bee To North America, Not Kept Any Longer) B. Italian - (Most Widely Kept In The US, Very Good Honey Makers) C. Carniolan - (Calm, Early Foragers, Very Good Honey Makers, Tracheal Mite Resistant) D. Caucasian - (Calm, Good Honey Makers, Propolis Stores) E. Hybrids - (Hygienic Behavior, Honey Production, Aggressiveness)
B. Simple Flowers - Easy Access What Crops Are Dependent On Honey Bees For Pollination? Apples, Melons, Cranberries, Pumpkins, Squash, Broccoli, Almonds What Crops Benefit From Bee Pollination, But Do Not Require Bees To Set Fruit? Parthenocarpy Crops (Bananas And Pineapples) What Crops Do Not Require Bees At All To Pollinate? Monoculture Crops (Alfalfa, Cotton, Corn, Soybean, Sugar Cane, Tobacco, And Rice What Do Bees Forage For Outside The Hive? Water, Nectar, Pollen, Resins And Saps How Do They Transport What They Forage For? A. Water - In Honey Stomach B. Nectar- In Honey Stomach C. Pollen - Carried On Their Pollen Baskets D. Resins And Saps - Carried On Pollen Baskets
Where Are Foraged Items Stored In The Hive? A. Water - Not Stored, Used To Cool Hive By Evaporation B. Nectar - Outer Frames Of Hive And Top Arch Of Frames C. Pollen - By The Front Door On The Outer Frames D. Propolis - Seal Cracks And Fill Crevices What Changes, If Any, Do The Bees Make To The Items They Forage For? A. Bee Bread - Mixture Of Pollen, Nectar, Saliva, And Water Used To Feed Developing Larvae B. Honey- Nectar Is Transferred To House Bees Which Blow Bubbles Into The Nectar And Add Enzymes Such As Invertase And Glucose Oxidase To Make It Into Honey. C. Propolis - Workers Chew The Resins, Combine It With Beeswax And Stomach Content Depending On How And Where They Want To Use It. What Does Nectar Provide? Energy What Does Pollen Provide? Protein, Amino Acids, Lipids, And Minerals
Know The Primary Functionality Of The Body Parts And Organs, And General Location Of The Circulatory, Respiratory, And Digestive Systems. A. Circulatory - I. Hemolymph (Bee Blood) B. Respiratory - I. Spiracles (10 Holes Along Each Side Of The Thorax And Abdomen) Ii. Tracheal Tubes C. Digestive I. Honey Stomach (Used To Carry Nectar Or Water, Separate From Bee's Own Digestive System) Nasonov Gland A. Located In The Abdomen Of Workers B. Produces Homing Pheromone C. Guides Foragers Back To The Hive And Helps Bees Locate Food And Water Hypopharyngeal Gland A. Located In Head Of Workers B. Aids In Producing Royal Jelly And Bee Bread Alarm Pheromones (Sting) A. Workers Secrete
B. Stimulate Other Workers To Protect The Hive From Perceived Danger Queen Substance Pheromone A. Secreted By The Queen's Mandibular Gland B. Lets Colony Know That The Queen Is In Residence C. Circulated Around The Hive By The Bees Who Care For The Queen D. Stimulated Brood Rearing, Comb Building, And Food Collecting E. Inhibits Ovary Development In Workers F. Attracts Drones During Mating Flights Wax Glands A. Located On The Underside Of The Workers Abdomen Does It Take More Effort For The Workers To Make Honey Or Wax? A. It Takes 8 Pounds Of Honey To Make 1 Pound Of Wax. B. To Make A Pound Of Honey, Bees Must Gather 10 Pounds Of Nectar Round Dance Food Sources Close To The Hive 10 - 80 Yards
How Do Drones Differ In Appearance From The Queen And The Workers? A. Large Eyes, Barrel Body, And Bigger Than Worker How Is The Worker Different From A Queen? A. Smaller Eyes And Body What Is The Sex Of The Queen? Female Is The Queen Haploid Or Diploid? Diploid Approximately How Many Eggs Does A Queen Lay A Day (During Brood Build-Up)? 1, 500 Eggs Per Day When Does A Colony Produce A New Queen, And Why? A. When Egg-Laying Capabilities Slow Down Or Fail B. She Dies
C. Colony Has Run Out Of Room What Is A Supercedure Cell And Where, When, And Why Are They In The Hive? A. Where - Along Face Of Comb B. When & Why - Queens Egg-Laying Capabilities Slow Down Or Fail, Or She Dies What Is A Swarm Cell And Where, When, Why Are They In The Hive? A. Where - Found Along Bottom Of Frames B. When & Why - Usually Triggered By Density Of Bees (Need More Room) In The Colony And Abundant Resources How, Where, And When Do Bees Mate? A. Take One Or More Mating Flights Before Laying Eggs B. Mates With 10-30 Drones What Is The Sex Of The "Worker Bees" In A Colony? Female Are Workers Haploid Or Diploid? Diploid
Ii. Add Brood To The Colony And Then Combine With A Queenright Hive Iii. Dump Out The Colony And Remove The Equipment What Is The Sex Of A Drone Bee? Male Are Drones Haploid Or Diploid? Haploid What Is The Primary Function Of Drone Bees? MATE What Happens To Drones In The Winter? Workers Drive The Drones Out Of The Nest As Colonies Prepare For Winter. Do Drones Feed Themselves? Do Drones Make Wax, Bee Bread, Or Honey? No & No
How Far Do Honey Bees Fly When They Are Going To Mate? A. 1-4 Miles What Is The Approximate Life Length Of A Queen? 3 - 5 Years How Long Does A Worker Bee Live? A. Summer? About 4-6 Weeks How Long Does A Worker Bee Live? B. Winter? About 4-5 Months How Long Does A Drone Live? About 4 Weeks, Ejected From Hive Before Winter What Are The 4 Stages Of Honey Bee Development? A. Egg, Larvae, Pupae, Adult
A. Brood Is Fed By Worker Bees B. Workers And Drones - 3 Days Of Royal Jelly Then Bee Bread. C. Queens - Fed Royal Jelly Her Whole Life How Does The Covering Of Brood Cells Differ From The Covering On Honey? Tan Cappings On Brood And White Cappings On Honey. How Does A Brood Cell Become Capped? Brood Is Capped By The Nurse Bees That Care For The Brood. Why Is The Honeycomb Built The Way It Is? (Bee Space / Shape / Location / Composition.) A. Hexagon I. Greatest Storage Capacity Ii. Least Construction Material B. Brood Nest Cell Size Vary I. Drones - Slightly Larger Cells Ii. Queen - Cells Are Peanut Shaped And Much Larger What Is A Eusocial Organism?
Single Female Or Caste Produces The Offspring And Non-Reproductive Individuals Cooperate In Caring For The Young. What Are The Following Bee Activities? How Do They Impact Hive Management? What Can A Beekeeper Do To Minimize Negative Impacts? A. Swarming - I. A Colony's Natural Way Of Reproducing Itself, To Control The Size Of The Colony. Ii. Up To 60% Of Adult Bees Leave With The Old Queen. Most Of The Honey Is Consumed For Bees To Prepare For Swarming. Iii. Provide Enough Room For The Bees To Grow In Their Colony. What Are The Following Bee Activities? How Do They Impact Hive Management? What Can A Beekeeper Do To Minimize Negative Impacts? B. Absconding - I. When The Entire Colony Of Bees Abandons The Hive Because Of Pests, Disease, Or Other Adverse Conditions. Ii. All Bees Are Gone, The Hive Is A Total Loss. Iii. Ensure The Colony Is Healthy And Pest Free. What Are The Following Bee Activities? How Do They Impact Hive Management? What Can A Beekeeper Do To Minimize Negative Impacts?
