5 Be able to give a simple description of the collection and use of pollen, water and propolis in the honey bee colony;

Bullet Points

Pollen - Collection: Carried from flowers in pollen baskets on hind legs (will attach to hairs all over bee until combed and pressed into baskets). Converted into bee bread / brood food by hive bees for feeding to larvae
Pollen - Use: Food – protein for growth
Propolis - Collection: Carried from plant wounds and buds in pollen baskets
Propolis - Use: Seal cracks in hive; Reinforce and clean old comb; Entomb dead animals in hive; Limits bacterial and fungal growth;
Water - Collection: Carried in [honey] stomach; some bees are speiclaist water collectors
Water - Use: Mixed with honey before bees eat it or feed to brood; Used to cool hive on hot days – action of evaporation