: The mother of all bees in the hive; her primary role is laying up to 2,000 eggs per day.

: Sterile females that do all the work—cleaning, nursing the young, guarding the hive, and foraging for nectar.

: A veil or full suit is critical; white is preferred because bees associate black with predators like bears.

: A small pry bar used to separate frames stuck together with propolis (bee glue).

: Used to calm bees by masking their "alarm" pheromones during inspections.