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Why do beekeepers use a smoker during hive inspection?
ATo warm the honey
BTo kill wax moths
CTo calm the bees
DTo dry the combs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To calm the bees
Smoke is said to calm bees, possibly by masking alarm pheromones released by guard bees.
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