It’s QUIZEE POO day and here are the answers – May 20

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO FM) – Every Tuesday, Hank tests the useless knowledge that Phil possesses. It is the ROUND-UP QUIZEE-POO.

1. Most native bees in Wisconsin live in large hives. Answer: False – Most native bees are solitary and nest in the ground or in wood cavities.
2. In 1987, American Airlines saved $40,000 a year by removing just one olive from every salad served in first class? Answer: True
3. What is one major crop in Southwest Wisconsin that relies heavily on bee pollination?
   A. Corn
   B. Soybeans
   C. Apples**
4. What is the primary nesting location for most native bees in Southwest Wisconsin?
   A. Tree branches
   B. Underground burrows**
   C. Beehives
5. Bumble bees are more effective than honey bees at pollinating tomatoes.
   Answer: True – Bumble bees use “buzz pollination,” which is ideal for tomato flowers.
6. Beekeeping is illegal in many rural parts of Southwest Wisconsin.
   Answer: False – Beekeeping is legal and even encouraged in many areas for pollination and honey production.
7. Purebred dogs rarely end up in rescue shelters due to their breed popularity. Answer: False
8. The majority of dogs euthanized in shelters are due to incurable diseases. Answer: False
9. All bees make honey. Answer: False – Only honey bees produce large amounts of honey; most native bees do not.
10. How many seeds are typically found on the outside of a single strawberry?
    A) About 50
    B) Around 200
    C) Nearly 1,000
    D) Over 5,000
    

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