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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.
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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.🔗 Source
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.
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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.🔗 Source
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.
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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.'🔗 Source
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.
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For a colony in a wall, extract bees and comb together, because leftover honey absorbs moisture, ferments, and seeps through the wall.🔗 Source
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.
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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.🔗 Source
What is the development timeline for a honey bee drone?
- 15–16 days
- 21 days
- 24 days
- 30 days
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The text states 'drones take longest at 24 days'.🔗 Source
In a honey bee colony, which caste is responsible for laying up to 1500 eggs in a single day?
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The text states 'Only the queen lays eggs, up to 1500 in a single day'.🔗 Source
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.
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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.🔗 Source
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