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Honey Bee Quiz

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Honey Bee Quiz

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    1. Honey Bee Quiz Beth Conrey President, Colorado State Beekeepers Association (CSBA)

    2. Which of these is a honey bee?

    3. How many different kinds of bees are there in Colorado? A. 1,000? B. 500? C. 100? Answer: A 1111 documented species Not including wasps

    4. How many of them sting? A. Only the ones that live in the ground B. Only the ones that live in tubes C. Only the honey bee D. All of them Answer: D CSU estimates that 90% of all stings in CO can be attributed to yellow jackets.

    5. How many swarms have been caught in Thornton in the past 4 years? A. 42 B. 30 C. 16 Answer: C Just because one has not been able to keep a managed hive in Thornton does not mean there are no bees.

    6. Swarm

    7. What percentage of the population is allergic to bee* stings? A. 2% B. 5% C. 10% Answer: A Difference between a reaction and anaphylactic reaction. Allergists do not differentiate between venoms. *”bee” is any stinging insect.

    8. Are there Africanized bees in Colorado? A. Yes B. No Answer: B Are a sub-species of apis mellifera. Are not visually discernable. Are a warm weather bee. Beekeepers considered to be the best solution to Africanization.

    9. What percentage of our diet is dependent upon honey bee pollination? A. 51% B. 33% C. 12% Answer: B Key pollinators of 80% of all flowering plants 70% of food crops require insects for pollination

    10. Risks associated with allowing beekeeping Possible increase in sting incidents. Possible increase in swarms. Minor costs potentially associated with enforcement of code. Code, as previewed, should address these concerns.

    11. Benefits associated with allowing beekeeping Increase in pollination Increase plant diversity and food production Increase in plant health and robustness Promote biodiversity Local honey/beeswax/pollen/propolis Opportunities for education

    12. Managed beekeeping presents risk which, when properly managed by effective code* and proper beekeeper training** and support, can be offset by environmental rewards.

    13. Effective Code* Restricted beekeeping in residential areas. Adopt density requirements. Require compliance with sound beekeeping practices. Require a removable frame hive. Require hives to be setback at least ten feet from all property lines. Require hives to be kept in sound and usable condition. Require fencing of flyways. Require a convenient water supply.

    14. Common Hive Types

    15. Proper Beekeeper Training** Beekeeping classes available Regional and State clubs available Ongoing support Bee Smart Follow code for hive site. Use protective gear. Practice effective communication.

    16. Questions? Thank you.

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