Take our fun quiz to learn whether you’re more suited to become a honeybee keeper or a native beekeeper. Results will vary and shouldn’t be used to make any major life decisions.
TAKE THE QUIZ
QUESTION 1 / 9
During spring and summer, I enjoy...
Relaxing in my backyard garden, sipping a cold beverage and watching bees and butterflies.
Suiting up every other week in a protective suit, in 90°F weather, to make sure my bees are healthy.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 2 / 9
If I’ve got extra money, the first thing I would buy is...
A new hive box so that I can increase my honey harvest in the fall.
A fancy new patio set for all the backyard relaxing I’m going to do.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 3 / 9
I would describe my muscle strength as...
Somewhere between “I’m a strong as an ox!” and “I’m strong, but not hulk strong.”
I’d rather not lift anything heavier than the cushions for my new patio set.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 4 / 9
If I were to get stung by a bee, my reaction would be...
Oh, no! My face is going to swell up like a balloon.
Eh, that hurt a little but I’m fine.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 5 / 9
My ultimate goal for keeping bees is to...
Help my little bee friends and get loads of honey to sell or eat!
No honey for me, I just want to help bees!
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 6 / 9
When I talk to my neighbors about bees and gardens and things, their reaction is...
My daughter is allergic to bee stings. I’d rather they stay away!
I love seeing bees in my yard! They help my garden.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 7 / 9
If my bees were to suddenly decide they wanted to live somewhere else, I would...
Leave work, get my bee swarm catching supplies and head out to bring them home.
Be sad but wouldn’t be chasing them. I’ve got no time for that.
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 8 / 9
On a hot summer’s day, I’d like to spend my time…
Heading to the lake or pool to cool off with my friends and family.
Putting on a bee suit, grabbing my hive tools and getting sticky while I harvest some honey!
Correct!
Wrong!
QUESTION 9 / 9
In winter, my favorite thing to do is…
Read a good science fiction novel and cozying up by a fire.
Find a local beekeeping association so I can learn as much as possible for next season.
