Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops
July 15, 2024
hive before they start foraging for pollen. Note: 5-7 days prior to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window to aim for. 2. Distance from Honeybees: Honeybees [...] 3-4C (37-39F) and will reliably pollinate crops starting around 10C (50F). For comparison, honeybees usually do not become active until around 16C (60F) [...] as in primary blueberry production areas, like British Colombia, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, the typical pollination temperatures average