Qwissit Nature & Garden

Beekeeping Basics for Beginners

Law and Organisation

Registration, disease law, swarm law, neighbours, pesticides, honey sales, associations and advice in Germany.

12 of 60 questions in the app

  1. Where must keeping bees be registered in Germany? Easy
  2. When must keeping bees be reported at the latest? Easy
  3. Which details belong in the registration of bee keeping? Easy
  4. What is the umbrella organisation of beekeeping associations in Germany called? Easy
  5. Who helps on site when a bee disease is suspected? Easy
  6. Why do many beekeepers join a beekeeping club? Easy
  7. Who owns a swarm while the beekeeper is pursuing it? Easy
  8. What applies to a swarm whose owner does not pursue it? Easy
  1. What rights does a beekeeper have when pursuing their swarm? Medium
  2. A swarm moves into another person's hive that is already occupied by bees. Who owns it then? Medium
  1. A beekeeper pursues their swarm but gives up after two hours. A neighbour catches it the next day. Who owns the swarm? Hard
  2. A beekeeper wants to take their swarm out of a neighbour's empty hive. What does the law allow? Hard

Certifications & exams

Which exam comes next?

You can already practise for 19 exams, and 21 are up for a vote. See all certifications with their official information, cast your vote or suggest your exam.

See all certifications