As part of the scientific activities at the College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala, Department of Plant Protection, a routine inspection of honeybee colonies was conducted in the college apiary under the supervision of Ali Abdul-Ridha Haider and with the participation of the assistant agricultural engineer Mohammed Shaheed.

During the inspection, the honeybee colonies were examined to identify their needs, ensure that they were free from diseases, monitor their nutritional status, and detect any weakness that might affect the hives.

The inspection also included verifying the presence of the queen and ensuring her health and activity, in addition to confirming the availability of sufficient reserves of honey and pollen within the hives.