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Robbing Screen

Term from Beekeeping industry explained for recruiters

A robbing screen is a protective device used in beekeeping to prevent honey theft between bee colonies. It's like a security system for beehives that allows the hive's own bees to enter and exit while making it difficult for bees from other colonies to break in and steal honey. This is especially important during times when natural nectar is scarce, as bees may try to raid other hives. Think of it as a specialized entrance guard or security door for beehives that helps maintain healthy and productive colonies.

Examples in Resumes

Installed Robbing Screen|Robbing Screens on 50+ hives to prevent colony losses during nectar dearth

Designed and implemented custom Anti-Robbing Screen solutions for commercial apiaries

Reduced honey theft between colonies by 90% through strategic Hive Robbing Screen placement

Typical job title: "Beekeepers"

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Apiarist Bee Farmer Apiary Manager Honey Producer Colony Manager Commercial Beekeeper

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Example Interview Questions

Senior Level Questions

Q: How do you manage robbing prevention in a large commercial operation?

Expected Answer: A senior beekeeper should explain comprehensive robbing prevention strategies, including timing of inspections, feeding methods, and various types of robbing screens for different situations. They should also discuss staff training and monitoring systems.

Q: What factors influence your decision to install robbing screens on hives?

Expected Answer: Should discuss seasonal factors, colony strength, nearby apiaries, nectar availability, and how these influence the timing and type of robbing screen installation.

Mid Level Questions

Q: How do you identify robbing behavior and what immediate steps do you take?

Expected Answer: Should be able to describe signs of robbing (fighting at entrance, erratic flight patterns), and immediate actions like reducing entrances and installing screens.

Q: What types of robbing screens have you worked with and which do you prefer?

Expected Answer: Should demonstrate knowledge of different screen types (wooden, plastic, commercial vs DIY) and their appropriate uses in different situations.

Junior Level Questions

Q: What is a robbing screen and why is it important?

Expected Answer: Should explain basic function of preventing honey theft between colonies and protecting weaker hives from stronger ones.

Q: How do you install a basic robbing screen?

Expected Answer: Should be able to describe the basic process of installing a robbing screen without damaging the hive or disturbing the colony's normal activities.