Division Board
A Division Board is an important tool used in beekeeping to manage and organize beehives. It's basically a flat board that helps beekeepers separate different areas within a beehive. Think of it like a movable wall that can create smaller spaces inside the hive. Beekeepers use these boards for various purposes, such as creating a smaller space for a weak colony to thrive, separating honey storage from breeding areas, or helping to manage the hive's temperature. It's sometimes also called a 'follower board' or 'dummy board' in job descriptions.
Examples in Resumes
Implemented Division Board techniques to successfully split and strengthen honey bee colonies
Managed 50+ hives using Division Board and Follower Board methods for optimal colony health
Trained junior beekeepers in proper Division Board placement and maintenance
Typical job title: "Beekeepers"
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you use division boards to manage large-scale commercial operations?
Expected Answer: A senior beekeeper should explain how division boards help manage multiple colonies efficiently, including examples of using them for splitting colonies, queen rearing, and maintaining optimal hive conditions across many hives.
Q: What strategies do you use when training others in division board implementation?
Expected Answer: Should demonstrate teaching experience and ability to explain proper division board placement, timing, and maintenance to new beekeepers, including safety protocols and best practices.
Mid Level Questions
Q: When would you choose to use a division board feeder versus a standard division board?
Expected Answer: Should explain the differences between types of division boards and when each is most appropriate, showing understanding of colony needs in different seasons and situations.
Q: How do you modify division board use based on seasonal changes?
Expected Answer: Should discuss adjusting division board placement and usage throughout the year, considering factors like temperature control, honey production, and colony size.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What is a division board and what is its basic purpose?
Expected Answer: Should be able to explain that a division board is a barrier used to separate areas within a beehive and describe its basic uses in colony management.
Q: How do you properly install a division board?
Expected Answer: Should demonstrate knowledge of basic division board installation, including proper positioning and spacing within the hive.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic hive maintenance
- Understanding of division board placement
- Basic colony monitoring
- Safe handling of equipment
Mid (2-5 years)
- Advanced colony management
- Seasonal division board strategies
- Queen rearing techniques
- Problem-solving for colony issues
Senior (5+ years)
- Commercial operation management
- Training and supervision
- Advanced breeding programs
- Large-scale colony optimization
Red Flags to Watch For
- No understanding of basic bee biology
- Lack of experience with different types of hive equipment
- Unable to explain proper division board placement
- No knowledge of seasonal beekeeping practices
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